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Residence Visa - Child

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which family relationships qualify?

The Child Residence Visa is for a dependent child of a Vanuatu citizen.

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  • The official capture does not establish every material element asked by this question; unsupported details remain open.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The relevant family member is the child's Vanuatu-citizen parent.

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  • The official capture does not establish every material element asked by this question; unsupported details remain open.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the evidence needed to prove the family relationship.

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  • Searched the Residence Visa section for evidence of parentage or dependency: only generic 'supporting certificates' in How To Apply; nothing specific to proving the child relationship.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance requirements.

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  • Searched the Residence Visa section for financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance duties for the Child category: none stated (income thresholds apply only to Self-funded and Leasehold categories).

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The applicant completes the application form, attaches relevant documents and submits it to the Vanuatu Immigration Service in person or by mail. A Child Residence Visa can be granted for different durations, typically 1, 3, 5 or 10 years, depending on the applicant's preference and eligibility. The official source does not state work rights for the child or a path to permanent or independent status.

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  • The page does not state work rights for the child or any path to permanent or independent status.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/live/
    To apply for a Vanuatu Residence Visa, applicants must complete the provided application form. This form should be filled out accurately, and all relevant documents, such as passports, photographs, and supporting certificates, should be attached. The application must be submitted to the Vanuatu Immigration Service, either in person or by mail.
  • https://immigration.gov.vu/live/
    Partner, Child, Employee: The visa can be granted for different durations, typically 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years, depending on the applicant’s preference and eligibility.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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