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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 —



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 —







(4) When the Investment Passport Committee has made a decision on an application under sub-regulation (1) or (2), it shall —




(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

_______________


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

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

_______________________


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


___________________


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
________________
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


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