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Dubai, December 6, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Government of Vanuatu has officially opened a new passport office in Dubai, marking a key step in strengthening the security and integrity of the Vanuatu citizenship program<\/a><\/strong> and passport processes.<\/p>\n

The new office is expected to be able to issue passports to Vanuatu citizens and to collect biometric data, positioning Vanuatu for potential future requirements under its citizenship program.<\/p>\n

The launch was marked by an opening ceremony attended by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Andrew Solomon Napuat; Minister of Public Works, Xavier Emmanuel Harry; Vanuatu Consul General to Dubai, Andrew Leong; and other government delegates, underscoring the importance of this milestone for Vanuatu\u2019s global presence.<\/p>\n

\"Minister<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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