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Papua New Guinea Permanent Residence — Dependant

19 facts quoted from the official source

Permanent-resident dependant status for an included spouse or child, including supported students aged 18–23.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
16
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

16 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • AbsenceA continuous absence over twelve months may breach permanent-residence conditions.
  • Adult Child WorkAn adult student dependant's paid work is limited to the family business.
  • AgePermanent-residence applicants must be at least eighteen.
  • Application PlacePermanent-residence applications must be made in Papua New Guinea.
  • CharacterApplicants must satisfy character and criminal-record requirements.
  • Current PermitThe applicant must hold a current PNG entry permit.
  • DefinitionDependent means the applicant's spouse and children under eighteen.
  • EffectPermanent residence permits indefinite stay, multiple entry and employment without a separate work permit.
  • IncludedDependants must be included in the initial application.
  • LanguageA working knowledge of English or a PNG language is required.
  • NewbornA child born to a permanent-resident holder automatically qualifies.
  • Normal ResidenceThe permanent-residence criteria require normal residence in PNG.
  • Older ChildSupported higher-education children below twenty-four may apply.
  • PassportA current passport is required.
  • PolicePolice certificates from PNG and other relevant countries are required.
  • Spouse WorkThe spouse of a permanent resident is permitted to work.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryPermanent-residence applicants must be at least eighteen.
  • Official source basisPermanent-residence applicants must be at least eighteen.
  • Report summaryPermanent-residence applicants must be at least eighteen.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Papua New Guinea?
The official source states: Permanent-resident dependant status for an included spouse or child, including supported students aged 18–23.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official ica.gov.pg page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ica.gov.pgLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Papua New Guinea government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Papua New Guinea

4 other family routes to Papua New Guinea.

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