Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
One-way travel document for Vanuatu citizens whose passport has expired, or was lost or damaged, to return to Vanuatu. Newborns can also obtain one.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of Vanuatu, 29 Flinders Way, Griffith (Canberra), ACT, open Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00. DFAT also lists a Consulate-General in Sydney but the High Commission pages do not describe services there.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Vanuatu.
How to apply
Submit documents to the High Commission by post, in person or by email (consular email vanuatucanberramission@gmail.com) | pay the fee
Documents you need
- C.I. application form
- Copy of expired, lost or damaged passport
- 5x5 passport photo
- Newborns: birth certificate copy, parent/guardian passport copy if travelling, both parents' consent letter if a guardian travels
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 85
Processing time: Up to 10 business days.
Good to know
Certificate page dated 15 July 2024 (older than 12 months); fee page says current as of 22 November 2025.
Official sources
- vhc-au.gov.vu/index.php/consular-services/certificate-of-identity
- vhc-au.gov.vu/index.php/consular-services/prescribed-fees
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Vanuatu's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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