| Completing the Form! How? The Application Form comes with clear and detailed instructions on the front page. Please follow them carefully and provide precise information, as any error will delay your application. Complete all sections of the Form which are relevant to you in CAPITAL LETTERS with a BLACK ballpoint pen, well within the white boxed areas. Please note that: Consent at Paragraph (4A) | » | Is required in case applicant is a minor (under 18 years). | | » | Is to be signed by both parents (where applicable), in the presence of a Police Officer or the Passport & immigration Officer. | | » | If parent(s) is/are abroad, consent may be given in the presence of either a Police Officer / an Official of Embassy / a Notary or a Solicitor, from the country of residence. | Countersignatures at Paragraph (5) | » | Please refer to Note 2 on the Application Form. | | » | Countersignatures are not required for a baby under two years. | | » | If applicant has elected residence abroad, the Application Form may be forwarded to the Passport Office through a Mauritian Embassy or through a close relative in Mauritius. Countersigning persons may be from your country of residence. | Specimen Signature at Paragraph (7) It should be done with a bold black pen of size 0.5 mm - 0.6 mm, well inside the box, as in specimen hereunder. 
Police Certificate at Paragraph (8) | » | Please refer to Note 5 on the Application Form. | | » | If applicant is abroad Police Certificate is not required, however, applicant will have to show proof of residence abroad (i.e. valid visa/residence permit). | Declaration of Applicant at Paragraph (9) | » | The applicant, if aged 18 years & above needs to sign the Application Form at Paragraph (9). | | » | In case of minor (under 18 years), one parent need to sign the declaration. | | 
