LAWS OF TUVALU
2008 Revised Edition

PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

CAP. 24.20.1

Arrangement of Regulations

Regulation

1 Citation
2 Application for a Tuvalu Passport as a Tuvalu citizen or stateless person
2A Application for a Tuvalu Passport by an Investor Immigrant
3 Rules as to wives and children
4 Validity and renewal of Tuvalu Passports
5 Surrender of old passports
6 Place and time of issue of passports
7 Certificates of Identity
8 Seamen's Certificates
9 Procedure for renewals
10 Endorsements
11 Replacement of passport

SCHEDULE 1

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS AN INVESTOR IMMIGRANT

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS A TUVALU CITIZEN 

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS A TUVALU CITIZEN FOR A CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT OR OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENT (TO BE COMPLETED IN APPLICANT'S OWN HANDWRITING)

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY

CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY

DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY A SEAMAN CLAIMING TO BE A TUVALU CITIZEN AND APPLYING FOR A SEAMEN'S CERTIFICATE OF NATIONALITY AND IDENTITY

SEAMEN'S CERTIFICATE OF NATIONALITY AND IDENTITY

SCHEDULE 2

FEES

Supporting Documents

ENDNOTES 

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PASSPORTS REGULATIONS1

Commencement [17th April 1979] 

1 Citation 

These Regulations may be cited as the Passports Regulations.

2 Application for a Tuvalu Passport as a Tuvalu citizen or stateless person 

	(1) Every application for a Tuvalu Passport as a Tuvalu citizen or stateless person shall be made to a Passport Officer in Form 1A set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, shall be witnessed by an approved person, and shall be accompanied by the prescribed documents and by the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 to these Regulations.2 
	
	(2) In this Regulations "approved person" means a Member of Parliament, a Minister of Religion, a public officer holding a post graded level 5 or above, an Island President, a person authorised to administer oaths under the Oaths and Statutory Declarations Act, or a person of similar standing to whom the applicant is personally known. 
	
	(3) In this Regulation, "prescribed documents" means — 
	
	(a) documentary or other sufficient evidence that the applicant is a citizen of Tuvalu, or in the case of an application under section 7(3) of the Passports Act that the applicant has the required connection with Tuvalu: 
	
	(b) documentary or other sufficient evidence of the applicant's age and marital status: 

	(c) two copies of a recent photograph of the applicant approximately 1 1/2 inches in size, showing a sufficient likeness of the applicant, and with one copy certified by the person witnessing the application: 
	
	(d) if the applicant's spouse is to be included in the passport, a similar photograph of the applicant's spouse, certified as aforesaid; and sufficient evidence of the wife's Tuvalu citizenship;3 
	
	(e) if any child is to be included in the passport, documentary or other sufficient evidence of the child's age and relationship to the applicant. 

2A Application for a Tuvalu Passport by an Investor Immigrant4

	(1) Every application for a Tuvalu Passport as an investor immigrant shall be made to the Investment Passport Committee on Form 1 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, shall be witnessed by the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong or a Notary Public, and shall be accompanied by the documents specified in the form. 
	
	(2) An application for a spouse or up to 2 dependant children under the age of 18 to be included in a passport issued under sub-regulation (1) or to be issued with a separate passport as an investor spouse or investor dependant child shall also be made on Form 1 and may be made either at the time of the original application or subsequently. 
	
	(3) Before issuing to any person a Tuvalu Passport as an investor immigrant, investor spouse or investor dependant child, or including any person as a spouse or child on the passport of an immigrant investor, the Investment Passport Committee shall satisfy itself as far as practicable that the person — 
	
	(a) is in good health and of sound mind; 
	
	(b) is of good character, that is to say — 
	
	(i) has no conviction in a court in any country for an offence which in Tuvalu would render him liable to imprisonment for a period exceeding 6 months or to a fine exceeding $200; and 
	
	(ii) has not served a sentence of imprisonment in any country for any offence, unless the conviction or sentence was subsequently set aside on appeal; 
	
	(c) is acquainted with and respects the laws, customs and culture of Tuvalu; 
	
	(d) is able and willing to make a substantial investment in Tuvalu by way of a fee for the issue of a passport; 
	
	(e) in all other respects is suitable to be granted a passport, or included on a passport, enabling him or her to enter, reside and work in Tuvalu as an investor immigrant, investor spouse or investor dependant child, as the case may be. 

	(4) When the Investment Passport Committee has made a decision on an application under sub-regulation (1) or (2), it shall — 
	
	(a) endorse Form 1 accordingly; 
	
	(b) notify the applicant that a passport will be issued upon receipt of the prescribed fee; 
	
	(c) upon receipt of the prescribed fee, issue a Tuvalu Passport to the investor immigrant and, if appropriate, to his or her spouse and up to 2 dependant children under the age of 18 years. 
	
	(5) An endorsement of Form 1 by the Investment Passport Committee under subregulation (4)(a) shall be sufficient evidence of the fact so endorsed. 
	
	(6) In relation to an application for a Tuvalu Passport by an investor immigrant, or by the spouse or child of an investor immigrant, references in these regulations to a Passport Officer shall be construed as references to the Investment Passport Committee but in all other respects the provisions of these regulations shall apply to such an application. 

3 Rules as to wives and children 

	(1) The spouse of a citizen of Tuvalu who has not acquired Tuvalu citizenship shall not be included in the spouse's passport.5 
	
	(2) A natural or adopted child under the age of 18 years may be included in either the father's or the mother's passport, but such inclusion shall not of itself confer any right to Tuvalu citizenship. 
	
	(3) A Tuvalu Passport will only be issued to a person under the age of 18 years on proof that the parent or guardian of such person consents to such issue. Application for a Tuvalu Passport for a person under the age of 18 years shall be on Form 1B. 
	
	(4) The inclusion of a child on a Tuvalu Passport shall cease to be valid upon such child attaining the age of 18 years. 
	
	(5) Up to 2 investor dependant children under the age of 18 years may be included in an investor immigrant's passport, on payment of the prescribed fee.6 

4 Validity and renewal of Tuvalu Passports 

	(1) A Tuvalu Passport shall be valid and current for 5 years from the date of issue in the first instance, unless the Minister directs a shorter period in any particular case or the passport is surrendered or cancelled. 
	
	(2) A Tuvalu Passport may be renewed from the date of its expiry for a period not exceeding 5 years upon application in accordance with regulation 9. 

(3) At the end of 10 years from the date of first issue of a Tuvalu Passport, or if at any time there is no further space for endorsements or visas therein, the passport shall cease to be valid. 

5 Surrender of old passports 

	(1) An applicant who is in possession of a United Kingdom passport or a British Colonial or Protectorate passport shall produce such passport for cancellation by a Passport Officer before a Tuvalu Passport can be issued to him. 
	
	(2) An applicant for a new Tuvalu Passport shall not be required to prove afresh any matters which are apparent on the face of any passport which he is then surrendering or replacing. 

6 Place and time of issue of passports 

	(1) Any application for or relating to a Tuvalu Passport may be made either in person or by post to the office of a Passport Officer or authorised overseas representative, but a Passport Officer or overseas representative may require a person applying by post to attend in person to answer any question relating to such application. 
	
	(2) Applications for or relating to a Tuvalu Passport should normally be made at least 14 days before the passport is required, or as may be, but a Passport Officer may in exceptional circumstances waive this requirement. 

7 Certificates of Identity 

	(1) A person requiring a Tuvalu Certificate of Identity, whether as an emergency measure or under the provisions of section 13(1) of the Passports Act, shall apply for the same in Form 3 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 and such documentation as the Passport Officer may reasonably require. 
	
	(2) A wife or child may not be included in a Certificate of Identity. 
	
	(3) A Certificate of Identity shall be valid for 6 months in the first instance and may be renewed once for a further period of 6 months. 
	
	(4) A Certificate of Identity shall be in Form 4 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. 

8 Seamen's Certificates 

(1) A person requiring a Seamen's Certificate of Nationality and Identity shall apply for the same in Form 5 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 and such documentation as the Passport Officer may reasonably require. 

	(2) A Seamen's Certificate of Nationality and Identity shall be valid for 3 years in the first instance and may be renewed twice for periods of 3 years each. 
	
	(3) A Seamen's Certificate of Nationality and Identity shall be in Form 6 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. 

9 Procedure for renewals 

An application for renewal of a Tuvalu Passport, Certificate of Identity or Seamen's Certificate of Nationality or Identity shall be made to a Passport Officer in Form 2 set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 and such documentation as the Passport Officer may reasonably require. 

10 Endorsements 

An application for endorsement of a Tuvalu Passport, in respect of countries for which it is valid or other matters, shall be made to a Passport Officer in writing and accompanied by the fee prescribed in Schedule 2 to these Regulations and such documentation as the Passport Officer may reasonably require. 

11 Replacement of passport 

	(1) Any person whose passport or other travel document has been lost or stolen shall make every effort to recover the same and shall forthwith report such loss or theft to a police officer. A Passport Officer shall not replace a lost or stolen passport or other travel document unless satisfied that the holder thereof has taken such steps as aforesaid. 
	
	(2) Any person whose passport or other travel document is damaged or defaced shall produce the same to a Passport Officer as soon as possible for repair, endorsement or replacement as the case may be. 
	
	(3) An application for the replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged Tuvalu Passport or other Tuvalu travel document shall be made in the same manner as one for the issue of a new Tuvalu Passport or other travel document. 

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SCHEDULE 1

GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU

PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 1
(Regulation 2 (1), 2A)

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS AN INVESTOR IMMIGRANT7

[Official Use Ref. No.      ]

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1. INVESTOR IMMIGRANT 		
FULL NAME (Underline surname/family name) 		
SEX 		
CHINESE NAME 		
ANY OTHER OR PREVIOUS NAME 		
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH 		
NATIONALITY PASSPORT NO.IID NO. 		
MARITAL STATUS Married/single/divorced/separated 		
IF MARRIED, NAME OF SPOUSE AND DATE OF MARRIAGE 		
NO. OF DEPENDANTS 		
PERMANENT ADDRESS 		

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PHONE NO. FAX 		
OCCUPATION 		
TYPE OF BUSINESS 		
ANNUAL INCOME US$ 		
EDUCATION, LANGUAGES SPOKEN 		
OTHER COUNTRIES IN WHICH YOU HAVE RESIDED FOR MORE THAN 3 MONTHS 		
ANY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS? YES/NO (If yes, attach details) 		
PERSONAL PARTICULARS: Height Weight Colour of eyes Colour of hair Distinguishing features 		
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR A TUVALU PASSPORT? YES/NO (If yes, please give details) 		

DECLARATIONS: 

A. I, (name) hereby apply for a Tuvalu Passport as an investor immigrant. I declare that I am in good health, that I do not have any criminal convictions which would disqualify me as an investor immigrant in Tuvalu, that I am acquainted with the laws, customs and culture of Tuvalu, that I am able and willing to make an investment in Tuvalu by way of a fee for the issue of a passport, and that if I enter and reside in Tuvalu I will abide by its laws and seek to contribute to its development. 

B. I declare that the information contained in this application and the documents attached to it are complete and correct. I understand that any false statement or concealment of a material fact in this application may result in the cancellation of my Tuvalu passport and that a fraudulent statement in this application may render me liable to prosecution under the laws of Tuvalu. 

C. I hereby authorise the Government authorities, including all police and judicial authorities, in all countries in which I have resided, to release to the Government of Tuvalu all records and information which they may possess concerning any criminal proceeding against me, including the investigation, arrest, charge, trial, conviction and sentence. I understand that this information will be used to assist in evaluating my suitability to be the holder of a Tuvalu Passport and generally in connection with enquires under the Tuvalu immigration legislation. 

D. I understand that, having applied for Tuvalu Passport, I may be required to undergo a medical examination. I therefore consent to details concerning my past and present medical condition, wherever they are held, being released to the immigration authorities of the Government of Tuvalu in connection with that application. 

E. I confirm that I understand — 

a) that the contribution of US$ 15,000 which I make to the Government of Tuvalu for the issue of a Tuvalu Passport is non-refundable; 

b) that my spouse and up to 2 dependant children (unmarried and aged under 18) may separately apply for a Tuvalu Passport, that the Government of Tuvalu has the right to refuse to issue such passports, but that if it they are issued, a further US$ 15,000 is payable; 

c) that the Government of Tuvalu has the right to refuse to issue or renew any passport if I or my spouse or any dependant child applying for a passport is found to have committed a serious criminal offence. 

Date this ..................day of ............20.....

Signed .................................................. 

I (Tuvalu Trade Commissioner/Notary Public) 
have explained to the applicant the meaning of these declarations and he/she has confirmed that he/she understands them. 
He/she signed them in my presence at 
Dated this ............. day of ..........20..

Signed .................................................. 

SPOUSE AND/OR CHILDREN [Delete if not applicable] 
I wish my spouse whose particulars appear in section 2 to be included in any passport issued to me/issued with a separate passport [delete one] 

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT 
DATE 
WITNESSED BY - (Tuvalu Trade Commissioner/Notary Public) 

AT

DATE 

2. INVESTOR SPOUSE 		
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FULL NAME 		
(Underline surname/family name) 		
SEX 		
ANY OTHER OR PREVIOUS NAME 		
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH 		
NAME OF SPOUSE AND DATE OF 		
MARRIAGE 		
PERMANENT ADDRESS 		
PHONE NO. FAX 		
NATIONALITY PASSPORT NO.IID NO. 		
OCCUPATION 		
OTHER COUNTRIES IN WHICH YOU 		
HAVE RESIDED FOR MORE THAN 3 		
MONTHS 		
ANY CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS? YES/NO 		
(If yes, attach details) 		
PERSONAL PARTICULARS: 		
Height Weight Colour of eyes Colour of hair 		
Distinguishing features 		
HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR 		
A TUVALU PASSPORT? YES/NO (If yes, 		
please give details) 		

DECLARATION: 

A. I, (name) hereby apply [to be included on the Tuvalu Passport issued to my spouse] [for the issue of a separate Tuvalu passport as an investor spouse] [delete one]. I declare that I am in good health, that I do not have any criminal convictions which would disqualify me as an investor spouse, that I am acquainted with the laws, customs and culture of Tuvalu, and that if I enter and reside in Tuvalu I will abide by its laws and seek to contribute to its development. 

B. I declare that the information contained in this application and the documents attached to it are complete and correct. I understand that any false statement or concealment of a material fact in this application may result in the cancellation of any Tuvalu passport issued to me and that a fraudulent statement in this application may render me liable to prosecution under the laws of Tuvalu. 

C. I hereby authorise the Government authorities, including all police and judicial authorities, in countries in which I have resided, to release to the Government of Tuvalu records and information which they may possess concerning any criminal proceeding against me, including the investigation, arrest, charge, trial, conviction and sentence. I understand that this information will be used to assist in evaluating my suitability to be the holder of a Tuvalu Passport and generally in connection with enquires under the Tuvalu immigration legislation. 

D. I understand that, having applied for a Tuvalu Passport, I may be required to undergo a medical examination. I therefore consent to details concerning my past and present medical condition, wherever they are held, being released to the immigration authorities of the Government of Tuvalu in connection with that application. 

I, (Tuvalu Trade Commissioner/Notary Public) 

have explained to the applicant the meaning of these declarations and he/ she has confirmed that he/she understands them. 

He/she signed them in my presence at................. on .....................20... 

Date this.............day of ..............20... 

Signed ..................................................

SIGNATURE OF SPOUSE 

DATE 

WITNESSED BY- (Tuvalu Trade Commissioner/Notary Public 

AT

DATE 

3. INVESTOR DEPENDANT CHILDREN
		
a).
NAME
SEX
ANY OTHER NAME BY WHICH KNOWN		

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Colour of eye Colour of hair Distinguishing features 
		
b) NAME
SEX
ANY OTHER NAME BY WHICH KNOWN 
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Colour of eyes Colour of hair Distinguishing features 		

DECLARATION 

I,                                           (applicant)
hereby declare that the above children are in good health, that they do not have any criminal convictions which would disqualify them as investor dependant children, that they are acquainted with the laws, customs and culture of Tuvalu, and that if any of them enters and resides in Tuvalu I will endeavour to ensure that he or she will abide by its laws and seek to contribute to its development. 

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE 

4. DOCUMENTS 

The following documents are attached in respect of the applicant and, where a spouse or children are included in the application, in respect of the spouse and children — CHECK Six passport-type photographs A copy of the birth certificate of applicant (and spouse and children if included) A copy of the marriage certificate (if spouse included) Documentation as to change of name, if any Medical certificate Police certificate 

5. DECISION OF INVESTMENT PASSPORT COMMITTEE

The application no. Dated.................................by.......................................(name) for the issue of a Tuvalu Passport as an investor immigrant is approved/refused.
The application in respect of (name) [for the issue of) [to be included in] a Tuvalu 
Passport as an investor spouse is approved/refused.
The application in respect of and (name) [for the issue of) [to be included in] a 
Tuvalu Passport as an investor dependant child is approved/refused.
SIGNED (Secretary to Committee)

DATE

NOTE

1. This form may be completed in English or Chinese. Section 1 must be completed by every applicant for a passport as an investor immigrant. Section 2 must be completed by the spouse of an applicant who wishes to be included in the applicant's passport, or issued with a separate passport as an investor spouse. 

2. Section 3 must be completed by an applicant who wishes to have a dependant child included in the passport or issued with a separate passport as an investor dependant child. No more than 2 dependant children up the age of 18 may be included in this application. 

3. This application must be witnessed by the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong or by a Notary Public. A list of notaries is available from the Trade Commissioner's office, the address of which is included in the attached information leaflet. 

4. Six copies of a recent passport size photograph of the applicant and, if a spouse or child is include, of the spouse and child, must accompany this application. The Tuvalu Trade Commissioner or a Notary Public should endorse the back of two copies of each photograph to the effect that it is a true likeness of the applicant or of the spouse or child as the case may be. 

5. The following documents should accompany this form — 

(a) a copy of the applicant's birth certificate; 

(b) if a spouse or child is included in the application, a copy of the birth certificate of the spouse and every child; 

(c) if a spouse is included in the application, a copy of the marriage certificate; 

(d) if the applicant or a spouse or child included in the application has ever changed his or her name, other than by marriage, documentary evidence that the change has been bona fide made for all purposes; 

(e) a recent medical certificate showing that the applicant, and any spouse or child included on this form, is in good overall health and does not suffer from any contagious or infectious decease; 

(f) a certificate from the chief officer of police for the town or district where the applicant normally resides, showing that the applicant, and any spouse or child included on this form, does not have any criminal record, or describing any criminal convictions known to the police. 

(Copies of these documents endorsed by the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong or by a Notary Public to the effect that he or she has seen the originals and that the copies are true copies will suffice.) 

6. In order to be able to sign Declaration A on the form, an applicant (and spouse, if included) will need to study the enclosed information leaflet about Tuvalu. Further copies of the leaflet, and further information about Tuvalu, can be obtained from the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong. 

7. The completed application form, together with photographs and certified copies of documents, should be sent to the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong. No fee is payable for the application. 

8. If the application for a passport is approved, the applicant will be notified, and will then, if he or she still wishes to proceed, be required to pay the prescribed fee for the issue of the passport. The fee is US$ 15,000 for a single investor. 

9. If an application for a spouse or dependant child to be included in a passport, or issued with a separate passport, is successful, the applicant will be notified and will then, if he or she wishes to proceed, be required to pay the prescribed fee for the necessary action to be taken. The fee is US$ 15,000 for a spouse and up to 2 children, either included in the investor's passport or issued with their own passports. 

10. A passport when issued should be collected by the applicant in person either from the Government Offices, Funafuti, Tuvalu, or from the office of the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong. When the passport is collected, the applicant may be asked additional questions about the matters covered by this form, and about his or her intentions as regards residence in Tuvalu. 

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GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 1A

(Regulation 2(1))

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS A TUVALU CITIZEN8

IMPORTANT. Read instructions carefully before completing the form. NOTES

HOW TO COMPLETE FORM 

1. Sections 1, 2, 6 and 7 of this form must be completed by all applicants for new passports. Sections 3(a) and 3(b) must also be completed by those to whom these sections apply. Sections 4 and 5 must be completed if the applicant's spouse and children under 18 are to be included in the passport. A joint passport for husband and wife cannot be issued if the spouse is not Tuvaluan. Marriage certificate must be produced. 

(N.B. A joint passport cannot be used by the spouse when he or she is travelling alone.) 
The form should be clearly written in the applicant's own handwriting using block capitals for all names. 

A new passport is required by a woman on marriage and the fee must be paid. Where the husband and wife are included on a joint passport the charge covers both. 
Children over 18 years of age may not be included in an adult's passport. Applications for a separate passport for a child under 18 should be made on Form 1B. 

2. Authentication of Application. The application must be witnessed in Section 8 by a Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, public officer holding a post graded level 5 or above, an Island President, a person authorised to administer oaths or a person of similar standing to whom the applicant is personally known. 

3. Photographs. Two copies of a recent photograph of the applicant (and also of the spouse where a joint passport is applied for) must be included with the application. These photographs must be taken full face without hat, and the photographs must not be mounted. The size of the photographs must be 2 inches by 1½ inches. The photographs must be printed on normal thin photographic paper and must not be glazed on the reverse side. The witness is also required to endorse the reverse side of one copy of the photograph with the words "I certify that this is a true likeness of the applicant Mr (Mrs or Miss) ..." and add his signature. 

Where a joint passport is applied for one copy of the spouse's photograph should be similarly certified. 

4. Documents to be produced 

(a) If the applicant was born in Tuvalu — 

applicant's birth certificate (or previous passport);

(b) If the applicant was born of a Tuvaluan father outside Tuvalu — 

(i) applicant's birth certificate and his parent's marriage certificate; 

(ii) his father's birth, naturalization or registration certificate or other evidence of Tuvalu citizenship 

(c) If applicant is Tuvaluan by naturalization or by registration as a citizen of Tuvalu or of the United Kingdom and Colonies —

applicant's naturalization or registration document; 

(d) If applicant acquired Tuvalu citizenship by marriage —

applicant's marriage certificate and documents establishing husband's (or former husband's) nationality as at (a), (b) or (c) above. 

(e) A change of name other than by marriage must be substantiated by the production of evidence showing that a bona fide change has been made for all purposes. 

PASSPORT FORM 1A To be completed in ink in applicant's own handwriting. 

NOTE:- Do not sign this form until you have read the notes on Page 1 

1 	Surname 	PERSONAL DESCRIPTION 	
			
	(in block capitals) (State whether Mr/Mrs/Miss) 	Profession or Occupation 	
	 Forenames 	Residence (Country) 	
	(in full: in block capitals) 		
	Age last Place of birth Date of birth Birthday 	Height ft. ins 	
	Marital Status 	Colour of Eyes 	
	Single Married Widowed Divorced Separated 	Colour of Hair 	
	 (Delete words which do not apply) 		
	 Maiden Name 	Special peculiarities 	
	(if applicant is woman who is or has been married) 		
	Has the name been changed? If so state original 		
	(Otherwise than by marriage) name		
	 Present Address 		
	(in block capitals) 		
	Usual place of residence 		
	(in block capitals) 		
2 	NATIONALITY (delete words which do not apply)

(i) Tuvalu Citizen by birth, descent, marriage or otherwise (specify)

(ii) Tuvalu Citizen by registration, naturalization No. of Certificate ..................Date ..............Place of Issue ......................... 
	
	(iii) Claim connection with Tuvalu (specify) 	
3 	MARRIED WOMEN applying for a separate passport 	
	Husband's or former 		
	husband's surname 		
	and full Christian 		
	names 		
	Place of marriage 	Date of marriage 	Husband's or former husband's nationality 	
				
	 State whether married more than once............................................................. 	If so, particulars relating to the previous marriage or marriages should be given on last page. 	
	Women who are Tuvaluan by marriage only: — 	
	Particulars of husband or former husband 	Husband's place and date of birth 	If husband was born in a foreign country give place and date of his father's birth* 	
				
	*If husband's father was born in a foreign country details of Tuvaluan descent must be given on last page. 	
	Sign your name on the slip, which will be detached and affixed to the passport when issued. 	Specimen signature of wife if to be included on the passport. 	
	...................................................................................... 	................................................... 	
4 	PARTICULARS OF SPOUSE (To be completed by husband/wife if husband/wife is to be included in the passport). 	

	 Surname (in block capitals) 	PERSONAL DESCRIPTION 	
	 Forenames (in block capitals) 	Profession or Occupation 	
	 Maiden name (in block capitals) 	Place and Date of Birth 	
	Place of marriage Date of marriage ...................................................................................... (Particulars of any previous marriage must be given on last page) 	Residence (Country) 	
	NATIONALITY (Delete words which do not apply)

(i) TUVALU CITIZEN - by birth, descent,

(ii) TUVALU CITIZEN - by registration, No. of certificate ............ Date ................................. Place of Issue ...........................................................

(iii) CLAIM CONNECTION WITH TUVALU .................................................................................... 	Height ft ins 	
		 Colour of Eyes 	
		Colour of Hair 	
	Signature of Spouse 	
5 	CHILDREN UNDER 18 (if to be included in the Passport) 	
	 Forenames (in full) 	Surname 	Place of Birth 	Date of Birth 	Sex and relationship to applicant 	
						
	NOTE - If applicant is not the legal guardian, written consent of legal guardian must be produced. 	
6 	PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR TRAVELLING TO ........................................................... Purpose of travel ............................................................................................................................................... Countries for which passport is to be endorsed. ................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................... 	
7	 DECLARATION I, the undersigned, hereby apply for the issue of a passport. I declare — 
A that the information given in the application is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, 
B that I have not lost the status of Tuvalu citizen, 
C that I have not previously held or applied for a Tuvalu passport of any description, or 
D that all previous Tuvalu passports granted to me have been surrendered, other than passport or travel document No ..............which is now attached and I have made no other application for a passport since the attached passport or travel document was issued to me. 
Signature ................................................................Date .................................................. 
NOTE - Delete "C" or "D" whichever is inapplicable. If you have had a passport which has been lost, delete "C" and "D" and complete Section 9 below. 	
8 	WITNESS (see Note 2 on Page 1) 
I certify that the applicant is known personally to me and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the facts stated on this form are correct. I am a Tuvalu citizen/citizen of .........................................................................................( specify) Signature ................................................................Date .................................................. Profession (see Note 2 on Page 1) .................................................................................... 
Address ............................................................................................................................. 	
	IMPORT ANT - Applicants and witnesses (see Section 8) are warned that should any statement made in connexion with this application prove to be untrue, the consequences to them may be serious. 	
9 	PARTICULARS OF PREVIOUS TUVALU PASSPORT WHICH HAS BEEN LOST OR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRESENT USE. (See Note, Section 7, above)
No ........................... issued at ................................................... on................................... 
Holder's Name ................................................................................................................... 
Circumstances in which passport was lost or destroyed, or other reason for its non-availability .......................................................................................................................... 
Place and date of loss ......................................................................................................... 
What measures were taken at the time to report loss and to obtain recovery? ............................................................................................................................................. 
Has loss been reported to the Police? ................................................................................. 
I certify the above particulars are correct and undertake in the event of the passport coming again into my possession to return it to the Chief Immigration Officer, Funafuti or the nearest Tuvalu overseas representative for cancellation. 
Date ..................................................... Signed .................................................................... 	

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................	
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	
	Amount of Fee paid 	
FOR OFFICIAL USE DOCUMENTS PRODUCED TO BE NOTED HERE	
Applicant's birth certificate 	Spouse's birth certificate 		Child's (or children's) birth certificate 	Marriage certificate 	Other Documents 	

GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 1B
(Regulation 2(3))

APPLICATION FOR A PASSPORT AS A TUVALU CITIZEN FOR A CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE9

To be completed by or with the written consent of the legal guardian of the child NOTES 

HOW TO COMPLETE FORM 

1. Sections 1, 2, 5 and 6 of this form must be completed on behalf of all children. Section 4 must also be completed on your own behalf. The form should be clearly written in ink using block capitals for all names. 

2. Authentication of Application. The application must be witnessed in Section 5 by a Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, public officer holding a post graded level 5 or above, an Island President, a person authorised to administer oaths or a person of similar standing to whom the applicant is personally known. 

3. Photographs. Two copies of a recent photograph of the child must be included with the application. These photographs must be taken full face without hat, and the photographs must not be mounted. The size of the photographs must be approximately 2 inches by 1½ inches. 

The photographs must be printed on normal thin photographic paper and must not be glazed on the reverse side. The witness is also required to endorse the reverse side of one copy of the photograph with the words "I certify that this is a true likeness of........................." and add his signature. 

4. Documents to be produced 

(a) If the child was born in Tuvalu — 

child's birth certificate (or previous passport); 

(b) If the child was born of a Tuvaluan father outside Tuvalu — 

(i) child's birth certificate and his parents' marriage certificate; 

(ii) father's birth, naturalisation or registration certificates, or other evidence of Tuvalu citizenship; 

(c) If the child is Tuvaluan by naturalisation or by registration as a citizen of Tuvalu or of the United Kingdom and Colonies — 

naturalisation or registration document; 

(d) Children under 18 years of age may not be granted passport facilities without the written consent of the legal guardian, i.e. the father or, if the father is dead, the mother. 

N.B.- The mother or any other person claiming, during the lifetime of the father, to be the legal guardian must either produce or state the precise terms of the court order committing the child to her or that person's custody. 

(c) A change of name must be substantiated by the production of evidence showing that a bona fide change has been made. 

PASSPORT FORM 1B To be completed in ink by or with the written consent of the legal guardian of the child. 

1 	Forename of child 	PERSONAL DESCRIPTION 	
			
	(in block capitals) 		
	 Christian Names 	Residence (Country) 	
	(in full: in block capitals) 		
	Relationship to the Applicant 	Height ft. ins 	
	Has name been changed? 	Colour of Eyes 	
			
	If so, state original name 	Colour of Hair 	
	Age last Place of Birth Date of Birth birthday	Special peculiarities 	
	 Present Address 		
	(in block capitals) 		
	Usual place of residence 		
	(in block capitals) 		
2 	NATIONALITY (delete words which do not apply)
(i) Tuvalu Citizen by birth, descent, marriage or otherwise (specify)
(ii) Tuvalu Citizen by registration, naturalization
No. of Certificate ..................Date ..............Place of Issue ......................... 	
	(iii) Claim connection with Tuvalu (specify) ........................................... 	
3 	PASSPORT REQUIRED FOR TRAVELLING TO 	
	(Countries to be visited should be specified) ....................................................................... 	
	.............................................................................................................................................. Purpose of travel .................................................................................................................. 	

4	 DECLARATION 	
	I, the undersigned, hereby apply for the issue of a passport to the above-named child. I declare — 	
	A that the information given in the application is correct to the best of my knowledge 	
	and belief, 	
	B that the child has not lost the status of Tuvalu citizen, 	
	C that the child has not previously held or applied for a Tuvalu passport of any description, 	
	D that all previous Tuvalu passports granted to the child have been surrendered, other than passport or travel document No which is now attached and that no other 	
	application for a passport has been made since the attached passport or travel document was issued to him/her. 	
	Signature ................................................................Date .................................................. 	
	NOTE: - Delete "C" or "D" whichever is inapplicable. If the child has had a passport which has been lost delete "C" and "D" and complete Section 6 below. 	
5 	WITNESS (see Note 2 on Page 1) 	
	I certify that the applicant is known personally to me and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the facts stated on this form are correct. I am a Tuvalu citizen/citizen of .........................................................................................( specify) 	
	Signature ................................................................Date .................................................. 	
	Profession (see Note 2 on Page 1) .................................................................................... 	
	Address ............................................................................................................................. 	
	IMPORTANT - Applicants and witnesses (see Section 5) are warned that should any statement made in connexion with this application prove to be untrue, the consequences to them may be serious. 	

	FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 	
	Documents produced to be noted here 	

6 	PARTICULARS OF PREVIOUS TUVALU PASSPORT WHICH HAS BEEN LOST OR IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRESENT USE. (See Note, Section 4, above) No ........................... issued at ................................................... on................................... Bearer's Names ................................................................................................................... Circumstances in which passport was lost or destroyed, or other reason for its non-availability .......................................................................................................................... Place and date of loss ......................................................................................................... What measures were taken at the time to report loss and to obtain recovery? ............................................................................................................................................. Has loss been reported to the Police? ................................................................................. I certify the above particulars are correct and undertake in the event of the passport coming again into my possession to return it to the Chief Immigration Officer, Funafuti or the nearest Tuvalu overseas representative for cancellation. Date ..................................................... Signed .................................................................... 	
....................	SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ 	
	FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 	
		Amount of Fee paid 	

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GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 2

(Regulation 4(2))

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF PASSPORT OR OTHER TRAVEL DOCUMENT (TO BE COMPLETED IN APPLICANT'S OWN HANDWRITING)10

NOTES-

1. The fee for renewal must accompany this application. 

2. Passports which have been in existence for 1 0 years or which contain no further space for endorsement or visas, are not renewable.
______________________________________________________________________
 I, the undersigned,............................................................................................................. (Forename and Surnames in block capitals) at present residing at ......................................................................................................... hereby apply for the renewal of Tuvalu Passport (OR Certificate of Identity OR Seamen's Certificate) No. .......................... issued to me at ....................................... on the ...................................................for a further period of...................... months/years.
I declare that I am a citizen of Tuvalu by birth/descent/marriage/naturalisation/ registration OR that I am an investor immigrant/investor spouse (delete one); (or as may be-specify) that I have not lost that national status, and that all the particulars given by me in respect of this application are true.
I further declare that I have no other Tuvalu travel documents in my possession.
Date ....................................... Signature of applicant ........................................................
And I, ........................................................................a Tuvalu citizen/citizen of (specify), hereby declare that, to the best of my personal knowledge and belief, the above declaration of the said .............................................................................. is true.
Mr/Mrs/Miss ...................................................................................................................... 
Date ......................................... Signed ..............................................................................
Address ............................................................................ Profession* .............................
CAUTION:- Applicants, and person commending them, are warned that should any of the statements contained in their respective declarations prove to be untrue, the consequences to them may be serious. The attention of persons who are asked to sign this declaration is specially called to the fact that it can only be signed from personal knowledge of the applicant and not from information obtained from other persons. 
_________________________________________________________________________________
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

*Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, public officer holding a post graded Level 5 or above, an Island President, a person authorised to administer oaths or a person of similar standing to whom the applicant is personally known, In the case of an investor immigrant, investor spouse or investor dependant child, the form should be witnessed by the Tuvalu Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong. 

The following particulars should be given in the handwriting of the holder of the passport or other travel document. 
Full name ........................................................................................................................... 
Permanent address .............................................................................................................
Whether married or single ................................................................................................. 
Profession or occupation ................................................................................................... 
Place and date of birth .......................................................................................................
If bearer is a married woman or widow: — 
Maiden name .....................................................................................................................
Full names of husband ....................................................................................................... 
Place and date of birth of husband* ................................................................................... 
Nationality of husband ....................................................................................................... 
If spouse of holder is included on the passport state: — 
Full names .......................................................................................................................... 
Place and date of birth ........................................................................................................ 
Maiden surname ................................................................................................................. 
Particulars of children if included on passport: ................................................................. 
............................................................................................................................................. 
............................................................................................................................................. 
............................................................................................................................................. 
___________________________________________________________________

*If husband's birth occurred in a foreign country and if the applicant claims Tuvalu citizenship, supplementary information regarding Tuvalu descent must be given below. (NOTE:- Children who have attained the age of 18 years require separate passports.) 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 3
(Regulation 7(1))

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY

Applicant should complete the form correctly — 
FULL NAME ................................................................................................................... 

(In Capital Letters) 
SEX: ................................................................................................................................. 
MARITAL STATUS: ...................................................................................................... 

(Married, Single, Divorced)

DATE OF BIRTH AND PLACE OF BIRTH: ................................................................ 
HEIGHT: ......................................................................................................................... 
BUILD: ............................................................................................................................ 
COLOUR OF EYES: ....................................................................................................... 
COLOUR OF HAIR: ....................................................................................................... 
VISIBLE DISTINGUISHING MARKS: ........................................................................ 
PLACE OF DESTINATION: .......................................................................................... 
ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION: .................................................................... 
FEE OF $ .................................ENCLOSED
Date: . ...........................                       ..................................................... 
Signature of Applicant

..................................................... 

Signature of Witness 

..................................................... 

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GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 4

(Regulation 7 (4))

CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY 

No .................................................	Issued at ..................................................	
	Date of Issue ...........................................	

This is to certify that the holder .................................................................................................... of ...........................................................................whose signature, personal particulars and left thumb print/photograph are appended hereunder, is a Tuvalu citizen by birth having been born at .............................................................................on .................................................................. This certificate. which is valid for a period of 6 months, is issued in lieu of a passport to enable the bearer to travel to ..................................................................................and return to Tuvalu. 

PARTICULARS OF HOLDER

Full Name: ..................................................................................................................................... 
Height: ........................................................................................................................................... 
Build: ............................................................................................................................................. 
Colour of Hair: .............................................................................................................................. 
Colour of Eyes: ............................................................................................................................. 
Complexion: .................................................................................................................................. 
Visible distinguishing marks: .......................................................................................................... 
........................................................................................................................................................ 
........................................................................................................................................................ 

.............................................................
Left Thumb Print or Photograph	................................................................
Signature of Holder	

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 

PRINCIPAL IMMIGRATION OFFICER 

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GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 5
(Regulation 8 (1))

DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY A SEAMAN CLAIMING TO BE A TUVALU CITIZEN AND APPLYING FOR A SEAMEN'S CERTIFICATE OF NATIONALITY AND IDENTITY

Fill in date .................................20 ................ 
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a 
citizen of Tuvalu and apply for a Seamen's 
Certificate of Nationality and Identity. 
I declare that the particulars furnished below 
are true to the best of my knowledge 

Signature 
Left thumb print.
Note-the thumb should be lightly inked and lightly pressed on the paper.
(HEAVY PRESSURE MUST BE AVOIDED) 
______________________________________________________________
FULL NAMES IN BLOCK LETTERS 	
PERMANENT ADDRESS 	
AGE AND DATE OF BIRTH 	Age ............Date of Birth............................... 	
PLACE OF BIRTH 	........................................................................ 	
	........................................................................ 	
	........................................................................ 	
	........................................................................ 	
FATHER'S NAME AND ADDRESS 	Name ............................................................. 	
	Address .......................................................... 	
	......................................................................... 	
MOTHER'S NAME AND ADDRESS 	Name ............................................................. 	
(State both in full) 	Address .......................................................... 	
	......................................................................... 	
______________________________________________________________
BUILD AND HEIGHT Build ................Height .................Ft .....................ins .................. 
_______________________________________________________________
COLOUR OF EYES 
________________________________________________________
COLOUR OF HAIR 
________________________________________________________
ALL DISTINCTIVE MARKS (including scars, deformities, tattoo, birthmarks, etc.) 
________________________________________________________
NAMES AND ADDRESSES (in full) OF		 1.
ANY PERSONS WHO CAN VERIFY THE
ABOVE STATEMENTS 				2. 
_______________________________________________________________
No OF SEAMAN'S DISCHARGE BOOK 
________________________________________________________
PARTICULARS OF ANY PREVIOUS
PASSPORT OR IDENTITY
CERTIFICATE (if none, say none) 
________________________________________________________
PHOTOGRAPHS: Two copies (passport size) must be attached after certification by the Police or Tuvalu overseas representative. 
________________________________________________________

GOVERNMENT OF TUVALU PASSPORTS REGULATIONS

FORM 6
(Regulation 8 (3))

SEAMEN'S CERTIFICATE OF NATIONALITY AND IDENTITY

Page 1 	No. 	
Name ....................................................................................................................... 		
National Status ........................................................................................................ 		
Date of Issue ........................................................................................................... 		
Date of Expiration .................................................................................................. 		
This Certificate contains 28 pages 		
Page 2 		
Description of Holder		
Date of Birth ........................................................................................................... 		
Place of Birth .......................................................................................................... 		
Address ................................................................................................................... 		
Height . ..............ft .............................................ins................................. 		
Colour of Eyes ........................................................................................................ 		
Colour of Hair 		
Particular Marks ..................................................................................................... 		
Thumb Prints .......................................................................................................... 		
Left Right 		
Rank ....................................................................................................................... 		
Discharge Book No ................................................................................................ 		
Certificates held ..................................................................................................... 		
Page 3 		

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SCHEDULE 2
(Regulation 2(1) and 9)

FEES11

PART A Item 	A$ 	
New Tuvalu Passport, other than one to which Part B applies 	50 	
Renewal of a Tuvalu Passport, other than one to which Part B 	20 	
applies 		
Certificate of Identity 	25 	
Renewal of Certificate of Identity 	10 	
Seamen's Certificate of Nationality and Identity 	50 	
Renewal of Seamen's Certificate of Nationality and Identity 	20 	
Replacement of a Tuvalu travel document, other than one to which Part B applies 	As for a new document 	
Endorsement of a child in a Tuvalu Passport, other than one to which Part B applies 	10.00 	
Any other endorsement to a Tuvalu travel document, other than one to which Part B applies 	10.00 	
Emergency Passport 	25.00 	
PART B Item 	US$ 	
Issue of a new Tuvalu Passport to an investor immigrant 	15,000 	
Inclusion on a new or existing Tuvalu Passport of an investor spouse and/or up to 2 investor dependant children below the age of 18 	15,000 	
Issue of a new Tuvalu Passport to an investor spouse and/or up to 2 investor dependant children below the age of 18 	15,000 	
Issue of a new Tuvalu Passport to an investor dependant child of or over the age of 18 	15,000 	
Renewal of a Tuvalu Passport for an investor immigrant 	1,000 	
Inclusion in a renewed passport of an investor spouse and/or up to 2 investor dependant children below the age of 18 	1,000 	
Renewal of a Tuvalu Passport for an investor spouse and/or up to 2 investor dependant children below the age of 18 	1,000 	
Replacement of a Tuvalu Passport issued to an investor immigrant, investor spouse or investor dependant child 
	15,000	

ENDNOTES 
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1 GN 10/1980 
Amended by LN 10/1994 (fees schedule replaced) 
Amended by LN 1/1999, commencement 4 September 1997 
Amended by LN 8/2003
2 Amended by LN 1/1999
3 Amended by LN 1/1999
4 Inserted by LN 1/1999
5 Amended by LN 1/1999
6 Inserted by LN 1/1999
7 Inserted by LN 1/1999 and amended by LN 8/2003
8 Amended by LN 1/1999
9 Amended by LN 1/1999
10 Amended by LN 1/1999
11 Amended by LN 1/1999 and LN 8/2003