🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea · Skilled independent
Restricted Employment Visa (PNG, specialist skilled workers) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €579 |
| Minimum annual salary | €6,947 |
| Proof of savings | €992 |
| Minimum investment | €1,985 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €40 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €579.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum annual salary
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Proof of savings
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Minimum investment
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Job offer
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Employer sponsor
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Work experience
“No minimum years of work experience are stated; requirement is to 'demonstrate that they hold specialist technical skills which are required to fill a short-term skills gap'.”
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work · verified 2026-06-19
Age range
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/restricted-employment-visa · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.