Everything you need to know about renewing your Vanuatu passport in 2025 — costs, timeline, documents, and whether you can renew abroad without visiting Vanuatu.
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You can renew your Vanuatu passport without traveling to Vanuatu. Renewals are accepted at any Vanuatu consulate abroad. For CBI passport holders, authorized agents manage the process remotely. Standard CBI renewal costs $3,000 for adults and $2,850 for children. Processing takes 3–21 days depending on urgency. All dependents added via CBI follow the same renewal process as the main applicant.
The renewal process for Vanuatu passports is straightforward. CBI holders typically work through their authorized agent, while standard citizens submit directly to a consulate. See also our general application procedure.
Note: A witness (someone over 18 who has known you for at least 1 year) is required to identify you and certify your photograph.
| Applicant Type | Standard (21 days) | Express (10–14 days) | Urgent (3 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (standard citizen) | VT 10,000 (~$82) | VT 20,000 (~$164) | VT 25,000 (~$205) |
| Child 0–5 (standard) | VT 5,000 (~$41) | VT 5,000 (~$41) | VT 5,000 (~$41) |
| Child 6–17 (standard) | VT 7,000 (~$57) | VT 7,000 (~$57) | VT 7,000 (~$57) |
| Adult (CBI holder) | $3,000 (flat rate via agent) | ||
| Child (CBI holder) | $2,850 (flat rate via agent) | ||
CBI renewal fees include courier delivery. Standard citizen fees do not include courier — collect at the consulate or arrange separately. For complete pricing, visit our prices page.
Prepare the following documents before submitting your renewal application. CBI holders should coordinate with their authorized agent, who will verify document requirements for their specific consulate.
CBI passport holders have maximum flexibility. You can renew at Vanuatu consulates in Dubai, Hong Kong, Brussels, Noumea, or through your authorized agent who handles submission remotely. No in-person appearance in Vanuatu is required at any stage. Contact our team for renewal assistance or review all benefits of Vanuatu citizenship.
No. Vanuatu passports can be renewed at any Vanuatu consulate abroad. For CBI passport holders, authorized agents typically manage the entire process remotely, with the new passport couriered to your address.
CBI passport renewals cost approximately $3,000 for adults and $2,850 for children (under 18). These fees are significantly higher than standard citizen renewals (VT 10,000 / ~$82 for normal processing) due to the CBI pathway fees.
Yes. All dependents — spouse, children, and parents — who received citizenship through the CBI program follow the same renewal process as the main applicant. Each dependent pays the applicable fee ($2,850 for children, $3,000 for adults).
Standard processing takes up to 21 days. Express processing takes 10–14 days. Urgent processing takes just 3 days. For CBI holders using agent services, allow additional time for document collection and courier delivery.
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