APPLICATION FOR A MAURITIUS PASSPORT N P.F …

1 AAPPPPLLIICCAATTIIOONN FOR A MAURITIUS PASSPORT (Do not fill in this form until you have read the notes below) Complete all sections relevant to you in BLOCK LETTERS by using BLACK ink. You must be a Citizen of MAURITIUS to qualify for a Mauritian PASSPORT . Supporting documents should be produced in original and photocopies at the time of submitting the APPLICATION form. (Please fill in name in which PASSPORT to be issued) SURNAME FORENAMES NUMBER NOTES 1. Children under 16 years of age will be issued with passports valid for five years. Young persons between 16 to 18 years will be issued with passports valid for ten years.

2 The parents/guardians of minors should give their consent at Section (4 A) in presence of a Police Officer/Officer of PASSPORT and Immigration Office. The APPLICATION form should be submitted by one of his parents/his guardian. 2. Section 5 should be countersigned by two persons who have known applicant/minor personally for at least two years and who are either Members of the National Assembly, Medical Practitioners, Ministers of Religion, Barristers-at-Law, Notaries, Bank Managers, Attorneys at Law, Police Officers not below the rank of Assistant Superintendent or Civil Servants not below the rank of Higher Executive Officer.

3 If applicant/minor has his residence abroad, persons having similar status may countersign. 3. Photo specification: Person in whose name PASSPORT is to be issued to submit two identical copies of photograph of less than six months. The size of these photographs must be between 35mm and 40mm in width and between 45mm and 50mm in height and taken against a light background. The face length from Chin to Crown of head shall be between 25mm and 35mm ( in and in). The photographs should be matt and taken full face, without hat and eyes wide open. They should be clear and taken in a neutral expression with mouth closed. If applicant/minor wears glasses, the eyes should be visible.

4 The two photographs should be signed and dated by the persons referred to in paragraph 2 above on the verso with mention We certify that this is a true likeness of .. (applicant s/minor s name) . 4. A lost PASSPORT should be reported at the Police Station/Mauritian Embassy/Consulate nearest the place of loss and a police report should be obtained when submitting APPLICATION for a new PASSPORT . The police report should be either in English/French language. In case the PASSPORT has been recovered, same has to be returned to the PASSPORT and Immigration Office or to the nearest Mauritian Embassy/Consulate and must not be used for any travel.

5 5. The identity and address of the person in whose name PASSPORT is to be issued must be certified by the Police of the locality where he resides, before the APPLICATION form is submitted. (see Section 8). 6. PASSPORT will, as far as possible, be issued seven days after payment.. 7. Failure to provide all information will delay issuance of the PASSPORT Initial of Applicant DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED IN ALL CASES (ORIGINAL + PHOTOCOPIES) Birth Certificate Two recent identical photographs ( PASSPORT size) Additional documents 1.

6 Adults National Identity Card Certificate of Citizenship (where applicable) 2. Married person applying for own PASSPORT in spouse s name Marriage certificate 3. Divorced person Marriage Certificate Divorce Decree 4. Minor Birth certificates of parents National Identity Cards of parents/guardians Certificate of citizenship (where applicable) Copy of Judge s Order (where applicable) 5. Person whose name has been changed abroad otherwise than by marriage Documentary evidence of change of name; (Note: Change of name to be made executory in MAURITIUS ) 6. Person born outside MAURITIUS with a parent born in MAURITIUS Birth certificates of Mauritian parents National Identity Cards of parents/guardians Certificate of foreign citizenship/Residence permit of parents (where applicable) 7.

7 Person who is citizen of MAURITIUS by Registration or Naturalisation Certificate of Registration/Naturalisation 8. Lost PASSPORT Certificate from Police Note: (a) Every birth and marriage certificate submitted should be in the form of a certified print out issued by the Civil Status Office, and should, where applicable, contain all annotations relevant to applicant s Civil Status at the time of the APPLICATION ; (b) Additional documents or information (including a Security Bond) may be requested in support of the APPLICATION ; (c) When applicable, applications to be accompanied by National Identity Card (with photocopies) of guarantor(s) together with title of deeds of immovable property (land).

8 (d) In case of divorce during validity of a PASSPORT , PASSPORT Office to be informed for amendments, to name, if any, to be made; (e) Applicants holding foreign nationality should produce Certificate of Foreign Citizenship OFFICIAL USE Recommendation of i/c Counter C I P PPT No: (For Official Use) APPLICATION No. (For Official Use) (1) Particulars of person in whose name PASSPORT to be issued a) SURNAME b) FORENAMES c) MAIDEN NAME d) NIC NUMBER e) TITLE f) SEX* Male Female (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Other) g) DATE OF h) Age last birthday.

9 BIRTH D D M M Y Y Y Y i) Place and country of birth: .. j) Marital Status*:- Single Married Name of Spouse: .. Divorced Widow/er k) Has your name been changed otherwise than by marriage?* Yes No If so, state your previous name .. (Documentary evidence to be produced) l) Permanent Address.

10 M) Home Tel No: .. n) Office Tel No (if any): .. o) Email address (if any): .. (2) Personal Description (a) Occupation/Profession: .. (b) Height: .. (c) Visible distinction mark or peculiarities: .. (d) Colour of eyes: .. (3) Eligibility for a PASSPORT (a) *Are you / Is the minor a citizen of MAURITIUS ? * Yes No If so, is it by:*- (i) Birth (ii) Adoption (iii) Registration (iv) Naturalisation (v) Descent (b) *Is this your / the minor s first APPLICATION for MAURITIUS PASSPORT ? * Yes No (i) If no:- PASSPORT Number: .. Date of issue.