Migration Services
ENTRY PERMITS (FOR
EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES)
These procedures are a guide to all employers
recruiting non-citizens for employment purposes
and for prospective employees who wish to
obtain an entry permit for employment.
PNG position Approval and Work
Permit Requirement
The Employment of Non Citizen's Act Chapter
374 and Fourth Edition Work Permit Guidelines
prescribe that subject tot he receipt of
a satisfactory Training and Localization
Programme in the context of a Three Year
training plan, approval will be granted
to a company or an employer to recruit non-citizens
to fill certain positions.
The approval by the Department of Industrial
Relations (DIR) of a position to be held
by a non-citizen is valid for up to three
years.
The non-citizen also must obtain a valid
work permit from the DIR before entry to
PNG.
Immigration Requirements for Entry
to PNG for Employment
In addition to DIR requirements the prospective
employee must meet immigration requirements.
To enter PNG the employee must obtain a
valid and appropriate entry permit.
How to Obtain a Entry Permit for
Employment: What the Employer
Has to Do
The employee must provide:
a written sponsorship letter to the ICD
indicating the job offer to the employee
highlighting person's name, position number,
position title, period of contract approved
by the DIR, salary range and a company guarantee
of accommodation and transportation for
the employee and dependents.
an original maintenance guarantee bond/s
for the employee/applicant and dependents.
copy of the work permit approval letter
from the DIR for employment of the applicant
in the approved position.
an Immigration Fee for an entry permit for
employment purposes and appropriate dependent
entry permit fees are to be paid by the
employer/agent in PNG. Fees are to be paid
tot he Department of Finance Cash Office,
Bureau of Management Services or nearest
Customs Office and receipts are to be given
as evidence of payment to ICD. See Schedule
1 for appropriate fees.
the overseas Mission at which the applicant
will apply for the entry permit.
What the Employee Has To Do
The prospective employee is to complete
an entry permit application and forward/deliver
it to the nearest PNG Overseas Mission or
if there is no PNG presence the nearest
Australian Overseas Mission.
The Entry Permit Application will require
the applicant to provide full personal particulars
of the applicant and his/her dependents
(if any, whether travelling/not travelling
as below:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Marital Status
Citizenship Status during last ten (10)
years
What Does It Cost?
A fee of K50 is also payable to cover facsimile
and telephone costs incurred in facilitating
issue of the permit.
Processing of the Application
Once the employee completes the entry permit
application, details of the application
will be sent to the Immigration and Citizenship
Division (ICD) in Port Moresby who will
consider issue of an entry Permit for the
non-citizen.
At the same time, the DIR in Port Moresby
will consider the employer's application
to employ the applicant against the approved
position. If the DIR accepts the application,
a work permit approval will be sent to the
employer and notification to ICD.
Once the overseas Mission has the ICD approval
to issue an Entry Permit, an entry permit
with work permit number included will be
issued. The permit will be issued for a
maximum of three (3) years subject to the
applicant's passport also being valid for
the three year period. Should the passport
expire before the three year period, the
entry permit will only be issued for the
period of validity of the passport. When
the applicant obtains a new passport, ICD
Port Moresby will issue an entry permit
for the balance of the three year period.
This new entry permit will be issued without
charge.
An extension to a work permit beyond the
three year limit is also possible. Please
read the procedures for entry permit extension.
CHANGE OF STATUS
From/To Dependant's entry Permit (Foreign
Employee)
A dependant spouse of a foreign employee
ma be allowed to work in PNG after the DIR
has assessed the labor market situation
and upon receipt of authentic documents
in relations o the qualifications and experience
of the dependent.
In order to work, a work permit is required
from the DIR and the status of the spouse's
entry must be changed from "Employment
Prohibited" to an employment entry
permit. ICD will issue an employment entry
permit for the applicant for the period
of contract regardless of whether the principal
applicant's entry permit expires at an earlier
date. It is possible for the principal applicant,
at the expiry of his/her contract/entry
permit, to seek change of status from "employment"
to "dependant" and remain in PNG
with his/her spouse.
Persons arriving in PNG on visitor and
business entry permits are not permitted
to change status to employment.
How to Apply
To change entry permit status from dependant
to employment the dependant must complete
a Request For Entry Permit Extension form
with a copy of the DIR work permit. To change
entry permit status from employment to dependant,
the application must also complete the relevant
sections of a Request for Entry permit Extension
form, submit details of the employment of
his/her spouse and provide his/her passport
and also that of the spouse.
Dependant of Citizen
A dependant (with foreign nationality)
of a PNG citizen may engage in employment
in PNG if:
he/she has a DIR work permit and
the appropriate change of status fee and
employment entry permitfee are paid (change
of status refers to change of status from
dependant to working resident).
Change of Marital Status
A person who whilst in PNG changes marital
status detailed on their entry permit is
required to apply for change of entry permit
status. The applicant must provide ICD with
proof of marital status change i.e. marriage
or divorce papers and ICD will re-issue
the entry permit accordingly.
What is the fee?
Please contact the Embassy for fee.
Change of Name/Change of Employer
Name
Where a person changes his/her name by
Deed Pole etc or where the name of the company
which employs the person changes, the Immigration
Regulations require that a change of name
be effected on the entry permit. Details
of the change of name have to be furnished
to ICD and the entry permit will be reissued
accordingly.
What is the fee?
Please contact the Embassy for fee.
Change of Contractual Commitment/Status
Persons in the following categories must
seek a change of entry permit status:
who resign from their position and find
alternative employment.
whose contract expires and find alternative
employment.
People whose contracts expire and are extended
in their current position or in another
position in the same company do not require
a change of status.
The above change of status is usually undertaken
in conjunction with an application for an
entry permit extension. See entry permit
extension guidelines.
What does it cost?
Please contact the Embassy for fee.
Penalties
A penalty of K5,000 (US$5,125.00) is payable
in respect of failure to obtain an appropriate
entry permit for employment and residence
purposes and failure to apply for appropriate
change of status.
ENTRY PERMIT
EXTENSION FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES
These procedures are a guide to all employers,
agents and/or non-citizen employees requesting
entry permit extension for employment or
defendants purposes.
When Does An Entry Permit Need
Extension?
An Entry Permit needs to be extended if
the employee is required to continue in
the same position beyond the expiry date
of his/her initial (entry permits are usually
issued for three years) and the DIR issues
the necessary work permit.
Entry permits also need to be extended
where the employee changes positions in
the company or finds alternative employment
i.e. changes employers.
When Can't An Entry Permit Be Extended?
Entry permits cannot be extended
where:
the DIR has not issued the appropriate
work permit for the position occupied.
for an unmarried child with a dependant
entry permit reaches the age of sixteen
(6) years. When the child attains sixteen
year of age he/she must leave PNG unless
he/she is enrolled in academic study in
PNG. If the child is enrolled in academic
study in PNG, then a student entry permit
will be issued. For children over 16 years
and not enrolled in study in PNG, future
visits would normally occur under sixty
day Tourist Entry Permit arrangements.
How To Obtain An Entry Permit Extension
What The Employer Has To Do
The Employer must provide to ICD:
the job offer to the employee highlighting
person's name, position number, position
title, period of contract approved by the
DIR, salary range and a company guarantee
of accommodation and transportation for
the employee and defendants.
copy of the DIR work permit approval letter
for the person to be employed in the position.
an original maintenance guarantee bond/s
for the employee/applicant and defendants.
a copy of the changeof status (if appropriate)
and entry permit extension fee receipt is
to be attached.
What the Employee Has To Do
The applicant must complete a "Request
to Extend Period of Validity of an Entry
Permit Form" and submit it to ICD together
with his/her passport and those of any defendants.
Rates For Entry Permit Extensions
Please contact the Embassy for cost of
extension. It should be noted that a fee
for change of status is also applicable
where the applicant changes employers of
class/types e.g. from dependant to working
resident.
Contact the Embassy for extended dependent
fee.
What Penalties Apply?
A penalty applies to late application for
entry permit extension. Breaches on the
Migration Act attract a penalty.
BUSINESS
PERSON/INVESTOR ENTRY PERMIT
These procedures are a guide to all persons
who wish to invest in PNG establish companies
and seek an entry permit as an owner/operator
or senior executive.
How To Obtain A Entry Permit For Business
Person/Investor
What the Investor Has To Do
The investor has to invest a minimum of
K150,000 in PNG in a company or business.
The K150,000 must be transferred into PNG
and not derived through loans raised with
PNG banks. The investment may be by way
of cash investment in plant and equipment
or a combination of plant/equipment and
annual salaries (including annual superannuation)
of PNG staff and approved expatriate staff
salaries/fees/superannuation paid to the
investor or his/her immediate family cannot
be included as part of the K150,000 investment.
The investor also has to seek a position
and work permit from the DIR.
The investor must:
provide a letter to ICD indicating his/her
name, position number, position title, period
of contract approved by the DIR and salary
range.
documentary evidence that the K150,000 )investment
has been transferred into the country and
a copy of the Investment Promotion Authority
(IPA) approval letter and share/registration
certificate.
copy of work permit approval letter in respect
of the position from the DIR.
For entry permits for employment purposes
and dependant, K250.00 and K10.00 are respectively
required.
Fees are to be paid to the Department of
Finance Cash Office. Bureau of Management
Services or nearest Customs Office and receipts
are to be given as evidence of payment to
ICD.
complete an Entry Permit Application form
and forward it to the ICD of the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Processing of the Application
The ICD in Port Moresby will consider issue
of an Entry Permit for the non-citizen.
If the applicant meets the criteria and
a work permit has been issued by the DIR,
any entry permit will be issued.
The applicant need not depart PNG in order
to receive the entry permit i.e. a change
of status in entry permit category may be
effected in PNG at a cost of K500. An extension
of the entry permit beyond an initial three
year limit is also possible. Please read
the procedures for entry permit extension.
Dependant Entry Permits
Entry permits for defendants are also available
in the same manner as permits are issued
to defendants of applicants for employment
entry permits.
Extension of Entry Permits
An entry permit extension can be obtained
in accordance with the fees and procedures
outlined for Entry Permit Extension for
Employment purposes.
BUSINESS
ENTRY PERMIT
These procedures are a guide to all business
people and agents requesting business entry
permits.
What is a Business Entry Permit?
A Business Entry Permit permits a person
to enter PNG to conduct business as a distinct
from undertaking employment. Business Entry
Permits are valid for a maximum of sixty
(60) days per entry and are valid for twelve
(12) months from date of issue. As such,
business entry permits are multiple entry.
When is a Business Entry Permit
Required?
Business activity encompasses such things
as checking on investments, investigating
business opportunities, holding meetings
with suppliers/buyers, signing contracts,
attending board meetings, etc. If a person
engages in any of the above activities,
a maximum entry business permit is required.
A Tourist Entry Permit is not appropriate
if the above activities are undertaken.
Heavy penalties apply for engaging in business
without having a business entry permit.
Where To Apply
Application for permits may be made at
PNG Overseas Missions or if there is no
PNG presence, the nearest Australian Overseas
Mission. Application may also be made on
arrival at Jackson's International Airport
in Port Moresby.
How To Apply
The procedures below are to obtain multiple
entry business permits for Papua New Guinea.
These procedures apply both to applications
lodged overseas and those lodged on arrival
in Port Moresby.
The application must complete a "Request
for entry Permit" (Form 1).
A covering letter from the sponsor detailing
why the applicant is coming to Papua New
Guinea and the expected number and length
of visits is to be provided. Note that a
sponsor letter is required in order to obtain
a business entry permit on arrival.
Evidence of return tickets from Papua New
Guinea must be supplied.
Please contact Embassy for Migrant Service
Fee which can be obtained by contacting
the Embassy.
An extension of up to thirty (30) days maybe
granted in exceptional cases to the sixty
(60) days entry period by application to
the Minister of the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade and payment which can
be obtained by contacting the Embassyof
K200. Such applications must provide:
documentary evidence that the applicant
still has business to complete in Papua
New Guinea.
reasons why it could not be completed within
the sixty (60) days period.
A dependant of the applicant may enter PNG
under a visitor entry permit upon payment
of the fee listed in Schedule 1.
What Penalties Apply?
A penalty applies to any breach of conditions
and requirements for business entry permits.
Please contact Embassy for fee.
SHORT TERM
ATTACHMENT ENTRY PERMITS
These procedures are a guide to persons
seeking short term attachment entry permits
for Papua New Guinea.
What is a Short Term Attachment?
A Short Term Attachment refers to situations
where a person wishes to enter PNG for a
period of not more than three months and
undertake a work assignment.
What are the Restrictions on Such
Employment?
Entry to PNG for short term attachment
is only possible in respect of positions
approved by the DIR. Short term attachments
include, such activities as performing short
work assignments (e.g. conduct a company
audit, performance reviews, repair/commission
equipment, train staff in new systems/procedures,
etc) and relief duties.
Entry is only possible where there is a
valid reason for the short term attachment.
In this respect, employers are not permitted
to employ non-citizens on a temporary basis
while the permanent occupant is absent on
either sick leave or recreation leave without
first obtaining the written approval of
the DIR. Approval will only be given by
DIR where the occupation is classed as professional
i.e. doctors, accountants, managers, lawyers,
engineers, etc. In all other cases national
employees who are qualified and experienced,
or understudying non-citizen counterparts,
are to assume full responsibilities for
such positions during temporary absences
of nominal occupants.
Are Dependant Entry Permits Available?
Dependant Entry Permits are not issued
for short term attachments. Dependants may
enter PNG as visitors and receive a 60 day
entry permit. Visitor permits are available
from PNG Missions overseas or on arrival
at Jacksons International Airport in Port
Moresby at a cost. A visitor entry permit
may be extended for a further 30 days upon
application to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Trade. Please contact the Embassy for
permit fees.
What are the Procedures for Application?
The applicant must complete an Application
for Entry Permit detailing the reason for
requesting a short term entry and have a
confirmed return air ticket.
The employer must submit details of the
DIR approved position to the Immigration
and Citizenship Division in Port Moresby.
Where can Applications be Lodged?
Applications may be lodged at any PNG Overseas
Mission or where there is no PNG presence,
the nearest Australian Mission.
How is the Application Processed?
The PNG Overseas Mission will refer details
of the application to ICD for decision.
ICD will consider the application and advise
the Mission of approval or rejection. The
Mission will then issue the necessary entry
permit.
What is the Fee?
Please contact the Embassy for fee amount.
What Penalty Applies for Overstay?
Heavy penalties apply for overstay of entry
permits. It is the responsibility of the
permit holder to ensure that he/she leaves
the country on or before the date that his/her
entry permits expires. If the permit holder
is unable to leave on/before the due date
it is his/her responsibility to contact
the Director of Entries, ICD to explain
the circumstances.
If the permit holder fails to contact the
ICD and he/she overstays the entry permit.
CONSULTANT/SPECIALIST
ENTRY PERMIT
These procedures are a guide for consultants/specifies
wishing to enter PNG.
What is a Consultant/Specialist
Entry Permit?
A Consultant/Specialist Entry Permit allows
entry of a person to PNG for consultancy/specialist
work for not more than three months.
What Restrictions Apply on Such
Employment?
Persons entering under this category of
entry permit are permitted to enter PNG
only once per calendar year. The consultant/specialist
must have a PNG sponsor.
What are the Procedures for Application?
The applicant must complete an Application
for Entry Permit detailing the reason for
requesting a permit and have a confirmed
return air ticket.
The PNG sponsor must submit details of the
requirement for the consultancy/specialist
assistance in writing to the ICD in Port
Moresby.
Are Dependant Entry permits Available?
Dependant Entry Permits are not issued
in respect of this category of entry permit.
Dependants may enter PNG as visitors and
receive a 60 day entry permit. Visits permits
may be obtained overseas or on arrival at
Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
A visitor entry permit may be extended for
a further 30 days upon application to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Please
contact the Embassy for permit costs.
Where can Applications be Lodged?
Applications may be lodged at any PNG Overseas
Mission or where thee is no PNG presence,
the nearest Australian Mission.
How is the Application Processed?
The PNG Overseas Mission will refer details
of the application to ICD for decision.
ICD will consider the application and advise
the Mission of approval or rejection. The
Mission will then issue the necessary entry
permit.
What is the Fee?
Please contact the Embassy for fee.
What Penalty Applies for Overstay?
Heavy penalties apply for overstay of entry
permits. It is the responsibility of the
permit holder to ensure that he/she leaves
the country on or before the date that his/her
entry permit expires. If the permit holder
is unable to leave on/before the due date,
it is his/her responsibility to contact
the Director of Entries, ICD to explain
the circumstances.
If the permit holder fails to contact ICD
and he/she overstays the entry permit.
DEPENDANTS
OF PNG CITIZENS
Dependants of citizens may enter PNG and
reside as non-working or working residents.
Where to Apply?
Application for entry permits may be made
at PNG Overseas Mission or where there is
no PNG presence or the nearest Australian
overseas Mission.
How to Apply
To reside in PNG as a non working resident,
the following information must be provided
to ICD or the PNG Mission.
a letter from the applicant's spouse (i.e.
the PNG citizen) outlining the personal
particulars of the applicant and providing
a copy of the marriage certificate (or birth
certificate for children).
payment of a landing bond (equivalent tot
he cost of return airfare for the dependant/s)
and a copy of the receipt.
Please contact the Embassy for visa fee.
To resident in PNG as a working resident,
the following information must be provided
to ICD or the PNG Mission.
information/receipts as per a non-working
resident.
a work permit from the DIR. See procedures
for obtaining an employment entry permit.
In certain circumstances, a spouse can obtain
a letter from the Minister for the DIR exempting
him/her from the provisions of the Employment
of Non-Citizens Act i.e. exempting the person
from the need to obtain a work permit. This
letter is accepted by ICD in lieu of a work
permit.
payment of an immigration fee for an employment
entry permit (instead of a dependant of
citizen entry fee).
It should be noted that dependants of citizens
who initially enter PNG as non working spouses
and subsequently seek employment are required
to pay not only the fee for an employment
entry permit but also pay for a change of
status.
TOURIST
ENTRY PERMITS
These procedures are a guide to all tourist
requesting tourist entry permits.
Where to Apply
Application for permits may be made a PNG
Overseas Missions or where there is no PNG
presence, the nearest Australian Overseas
Mission or Jacksons International Airport,
Port Moresby. Tourist Entry Permits are
valid for sixty (60) days.
How to Apply
The procedures below are to be followed
to obtain tourist entry permits for Papua
New Guinea.
The applicant must complete a "Request
for Entry Permit" (Form 1).
Evidence of return tickets from Papua New
Guinea must be supplied.
Please contact the Embassy for Payment of
the Migration Service Fee if the application
is lodged at a PNG or Australian Overseas
Mission or where an entry permit application
is made on arrival at Jacksons International
Airport in Port Moresby. It should be noted
that while entry permits for visitors will
be issued on arrival, this process obviously
takes more time than for passengers with
permits. For this reason, it is advisable
to obtain entry permits before arrival in
PNG.
What is the Fee?
Please contact the Embassy for the cost
of a tourist visa.
Tourist Entry Permit Extensions
The sixty (6) days entry permit may be
extended by a maximum of thirty (30) days
by application tot he Minister of Foreign
Affairs and Trade. The procedure is as follows:
The Applicant must complete a Request to
Extend Period of Validity of an Entry Permit,
Form 3.
The applicant must provide evidence of payment
of the Migration Service Fee for Permit
Extensions i.e. a copy of the receipt paid
to the Department of Finance Cash Office,
Bureau of Management Services or nearest
Customs Office.
TOURIST
YACHTSMAN ENTRY PERMIT
Special entry permits are issued for yachtsmen
(owner/captain of yacht) and are valid for
60 days. an extension of 30 days is possible
upon application tot he Minister for Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
The crew of yachts are treated as visitors
and are provided with Tourist Entry Permits
valid for 60 days. An extension of 30 days
is possible upon application to the Minister
of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Where Can Entry Permits for Yachtsmen
be Obtained?
They can be obtained at PNG Overseas Missions
or where there is no PNG presence, the nearest
Australian Overseas Mission, on arrival
in PNG from any Customs Office or at the
ICD in Port Moresby.
How Much Do they Cost?
Please contact the Embassy for fee.
What Penalties Apply?
Please contact the Embassy for penalty
amount.
ENTRY
PERMITS FOR OTHER CATEGORIES
JOURNALIST/REPORTERS
Special entry permits are necessary for
journalists/reporters wishing to enter PNG
and are valid for 60 days.
How to Apply
The applicant must complete an entry permit
application and attach a letter of confirmation
from the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies.
Where to Apply
Application may be made through a PNG overseas
Mission or where thee is no PNG presence,
the nearest Australian overseas Mission.
Applicants may also be made direct with
the ICD of the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade.
Are Dependant Entry Permits Available?
Dependent Entry Permits are not issued
in respect of this category of entry permit.
Dependants may enter PNG as visitors and
receive a 60 day entry permit. A visitor
entry permit may be extended for a further
30 days upon submission of application to
the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Please contact the Embassy for permit extension
costs.
How Much Do Entry Permits Costs?
Please contact the Embassy for permit cost.
ENTERTAINERS
Entry Permits for commercial entertainers
for 60 days are available at a cost listed
by category as follows: Comedian (Commercial);
Musician (Commercial). Please contact the
Embassy for permit fees.
Applicants must complete an entry permit
application and have a letter from the event
organizer providing details of the event
and expected length of stay. Entry Permits
for dependants are issued under visitor
entry permit provisions.
FILM MAKERS (COMMERCIAL)
Please contact the Embassy for entry permit
fee.
The applicant must complete an entry permit
application and produce a letter from the
Institute of PNG Studies indicating its
approval tot he project and expected length
of stay. Entry permits for dependants are
issued under visitor entry permit provisions.
GOSPEL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE GROUPS
For Gospel Group (Charity), for Cultural
Exchange (Charity) and for Dependant (considered
as tourist) please contact the Embassy for
all entry permit fees.
Gospel groups require a letter from the
sponsoring religious organization or performance
event organizer providing details of the
event and the expected length of stay. Cultural
groups require a letter from the Institute
of PNG Studies indicating its agreement
to the exchange or a letter from the event
organizer providing details of the exchange
and expected length of stay. In either case,
an entry permit application must be completed.
OCCUPATIONAL TRAINEES
Entry Permits for foreign cadets and trainees
are available. Contact the Embassy for fee.
Applicants must complete an entry permit
application and have a letter from the educational
institution or sponsoring organization providing
details of the course of study and the expected
length of stay. A maintenance guarantee
for the costs of repatriating the trainee
at the end of their course must also be
provided by the sponsoring organization.
STUDENT/FORMAL EDUCATION
Entry Permits will be issued to student
applicants undertaking full time study in
Papua New Guinea. Contact the Embassy for
fee. Student applicants must complete an
entry permit application and present a copy
of a letter from the educational institution
or sponsoring organization providing details
of the course of study and the expected
length of stay. Confirmation of acceptance
into the course must be provided.
Penalties Applicable to the Above
Categories
A penalty applies to breaches of the Migration
Act in respect of the above categories.
SPECIAL
EXEMPTION ENTRY PERMITS
Multiple Entry Permits for periods of one
to five years may be granted to the following
categories of persons. Contact the Embassy
for cost of entry permit. with the exception
of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG)
member countries category which is gratis
and the diplomatic category which is gratis
if the country in question reciprocates
for PNG diplomatic staff:
resident or accredited diplomats of foreign
governments and international organizations.
nationals of MSG countries (Solomon Islands,
Vanuatu, and FLNKS) and Fiji nationals.
church workers engaged in pastoral duties
and Mission volunteers not engaged in business
activities of a church. Such workers are
required to be employed in positions approved
by the DIR for foreign occupancy.
volunteers/aid workers from overseas agencies
working directly with the PNG community.
These volunteers require a sponsor letter
detailing work to be performed and the expected
length of stay. They are required to be
employed in positions approved by the DIR.
Volunteers from overseas on secondment to
PNG agencies. These volunteers require a
sponsor letter and are required to be employed
in positions approved by the DIR. In addition
they must obtain a work permit from the
DIR.
foreign aid personnel from approved organizations
as per the aid Status Act.
personnel from approved research or educational
institutions from abroad. Foreign academics
working in PNG are required to be employed
in positions approved by the DIR for foreign
employment.
employees of foreign governments.
researchers/film makers (non commercial).
dependants of the above categories of exempt
persons.
Where to Apply
Application may be made through any PNG
Overseas Mission or where there is no PNG
presence, the nearest Australian Overseas
Mission. Applications may also be made direct
with the ICD of the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
Papua New Guinea Citizens
Download Current Immigration Guidelines
Application for New Papua New Guinea Passport
Renewal of Papua New Guinea Passport
Non-Papua New Guinea Citizens
Entry Requirements for Business Visa
Requirements for Short-Term Visas (other
than tourism and business)
Entry Requirements for Tourist/Visitors
Visa
Visa on Arrival
Visa obtained on Post
Long-Term Entry Requirements
APPLICATION FOR NEW PAPUA NEW GUINEA PASSPORT
New passports can only be issued by the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority in Port Moresby. If you want us to forward your application to the PNGICSA for a new passport, you must provide the following:
- Completed application form FA 81 - Download Here
- Expired passport
- 3 recent passport photographs certified by a Commissioner of Oaths, a Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher or Pastor
- Fee of $175 in the form of a bank check or money order made payable to Embassy of Papua New Guinea
Otherwise send to:
The Chief Migration Officer
PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority
P. O. Box 1790
BOROKO
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea
☎ (675) 327 6100
RENEWAL OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA PASSPORT
Renewal of Passports
Due to recent changes by the government, PNG passports can no longer be renewed. All expiring PNG passports must be sent to the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority for a new passport.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS VISA
- Valid passport (must be valid at least six months from the date visa is issued)
- Completed Application for Entry Permit with 1 passport photo
- Complete bio-data of the applicant
- A covering letter from the sponsor in Papua New Guinea, detailing why the applicant is coming to Papua New Guinea and the expected number and length of visits is to be provided. Note that a sponsor letter is required in order to obtain a business entry permit on arrival.
- A covering letter from the employer, detailing why the applicant is going to Papua New Guinea and the expected number and length of visits is to be provided. Note that a sponsor letter is required in order to obtain a business entry permit on arrival.
- Evidence of round trip tickets from Papua New Guinea must be supplied (tentative flights schedule, highly recommended)
- Self-addressed prepaid return (if visa is obtained by mail)
- Visa Fee:
- Single Entry $250.00 USD
- Payment by Money order or company check payable to "Embassy of Papua New Guinea"
REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT-TERM VISAS OTHER THAN TOURISM AND BUSINESS
All applicants for Medical Elective, Research,
Short Term Consultancy, Volunteer,(see separate
section for Journalist & media) are
advised to take note of the following important
information.
It is very important that approval for
all above categories of visas are obtained
from Immigration in Port Moresby before
visas are issued at this Embassy.
This is necessary to ensure that integration
into the rural people of researchers is
done with the knowledge of the local authorities
to avoid indiscriminate interference with
the people's lives.
It is also to ensure that visitors into
the country have a genuine interest in the
lives and culture of the traditional life
of Papua New Guinea in carrying out their
programme.
Journalist and Film Makers
All applications for the above two (2)
categories require the approval of the Secretary
of Foreign Affairs, through the Assistant
Secretary, Media and Information Branch,
Department of Foreign Affairs, P.O. Wards
Strip, Waigani.
Telephone: (675) 271260
Fax: 254467
Telex: NE 22136 FOREIGN
NE 22194 FOREIGN
The request for approval to enter Papua
New Guinea should be sought in advance of
the request for visa being presented at
the Embassy.
Any tourist writers travelling on the invitation
of a tourist agent in Papua New Guinea,
or on behalf of a tour agent in the United
States or Canada, must submit the letter
of invitation and their itinerary for consideration.
Procedures
When visas for above are requested, they
should be done with a knowledge of an agency
in Papua New Guinea. The agency in Papua
New Guinea having established where the
visit will take place and the purpose of
the visit, should formally request for the
visa from the Immigration Division, Department
of Foreign Affairs, Waigani, PNG. Telex:
NE 22377. On the basis of this request from
the local authority, approval will then
be telexed to the Embassy to issue the visa.
It is also advisable that applications
should be accompanied by a copy of their
research or programme proposal, as well
as a copy of the letter to the Immigration
Division from a local authority. This is
necessary for the Embassy staff to know
if approval for visa requests are delayed.
Important
It is therefore important for all interested
persons to ensure that a copy of a letter
from the Papua New Guinea agency is submitted
with the passport and the applications for
visa, for speedy processing and to avoid
unnecessary delays.
The process of request and approval for
visas sometimes takes up to 6 months if
members of the public are not familiar with
the procedures.
We therefore thank you for taking the time
to familiarise yourself with the above notes
for time and cost effectiveness of all of
us concerned.
VISA FEES:
Please contact the Embassy for all fees.
Entertainer (Commercial)
Film Maker (Commercial)
Journalist/Reporter
(Extension of 30 days)
Revised Migration & Citizenship Policies
Effective: March 5, 1996
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST/VISITORS VISA
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Please click here for list of countries eligible for visa on arrival, for only tourist visa and single entry business visa only.
Note: Visa-on-arrival is not guaranteed, applicants are subjected to a denial of a visa by PNG authorities.
Entry is subject to the following conditions:
- one is not adversely recorded by PNG authorities;
- have sufficient funds;
- in possession of return/onward tickets to country for which entry rights are assured (ticket may not be purchased at Jackson Airport);
- in possession of 1 completed Application for Entry Permit form
- passports bear automatic returnability;
- total stay of 60 days;
- entry is made at Jacksons Airport, Port Moresby
VISA OBTAINED ON POST (Washington, D.C.)
The following are the short-term entry requirements for applicants travelling to Papua New Guinea for the purpose of tourism (maximum of sixty (60) days visa):
- The applicant must complete an Application for Entry Permit (Form 1).
- Completed Supplementary Health Form
- Evidence of round-trip flight tickets from Papua New Guinea must be supplied (tentative flight schedule is recommended).
- Copy of the tour itinerary/program or details to your stay in Papua New Guinea must be supplied.
- If mailing in requirements, please provide a self-addressed/prepaid return envelope (highly recommend something with tracking).
- Please contact Embassy for Migration Service Fee
- Only acceptable forms of payment are: Money Order, Cashier Check (no personal checks)
- Payable to "Embassy of Papua New Guinea"
All items on the application form must be completed/signed. Failure to do so will result in return of your visa application.
Upon receipt of all the required documents your visa will be processed within three (3) to seven (7) working days. This processing time is only for nationals who are eligible for visa on arrival. Other nationals that are not on this list require approximately a processing time of three (3) to four (4) weeks.
Revised Migration & Citizenship Policies
Effective: March 5, 1996
LONG TERM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following are the long term entry requirements for applicants travelling to Papua New Guinea (PNG) for the purposes of employment and all other applications other than the Tourist/Business/Official Business:
- Valid Passport
- Completed Application for Entry Permit
- Completed Supplementary Health Form
- 1 passport-size photograph
- Medical Examination report form
- HIV/AID test results from a U.S. Government Health Agency
- Radiological Report form (do NOT send the X-ray film)
- Security (police) checks from local place of residence
- Character reference from competent authorities
- Letter of confirmation from sponsoring organisation or employer
- Visa Fee in money order or company check payable to the Embassy of Papua New Guinea.
*PERSONAL CHECKS OR CASH NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- Must provide a Self-addressed envelope, stamped either certified, Federal express, DHL, UPS, Airborne or Express Mail
MULTIPLE
EMPLOYMENT
Contact the Embassy for all multiple employment
fees.
Period of 3 months to 3 years
Extension to Employment Entry Permit
Dependents
Volunteer church workers/researchers/missionaries
Children under the age of 16 and accompanying
their parent(s) are exempted from requirements
6 to 9.
The medical X-ray reports will be returned
to the applicants, who will hand carry together
with the X-ray film for presentation to
the Immigration Office, Waigani, Port Moresby
(PNG)
The Immigration Division of the Department
of Foreign Affairs in Papua New Guinea authorises
long term entry visas. Employers and sponsoring
organisations liaise with Immigration Division
to authorise Papua New Guinea Diplomatic
Missions and Posts to issue the appropriate
visa.
The foregoing are the requirements of the
Government of Papua New Guinea.
Revised Migration & Citizenship Policies
Effective: March 5, 1996
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