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Permanent Residence — Spouse of Papua New Guinea Citizen

17 facts quoted from the official source

Permanent residence for a person legally married to a PNG citizen in a relationship of at least five years.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
13
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.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • AbsenceA continuous absence over twelve months may breach permanent-residence conditions.
  • 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.
  • CitizenThe PNG citizen spouse's status must be documented.
  • Current PermitThe applicant must hold a current PNG entry permit.
  • EffectPermanent residence permits indefinite stay, multiple entry and employment without a separate work permit.
  • GenuineCivil-status and relationship evidence supports the class.
  • LanguageA working knowledge of English or a PNG language is required.
  • MarriageThe class is for the legal spouse of a PNG citizen.
  • Normal ResidenceThe permanent-residence criteria require normal residence in PNG.
  • PassportA current passport is required.
  • PolicePolice certificates from PNG and other relevant countries are required.
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

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Relationship DurationThe spousal relationship must have existed for at least five years.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Papua New Guinea?
The official source states: Permanent residence for a person legally married to a PNG citizen in a relationship of at least five years.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.

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

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees 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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4 other family routes to Papua New Guinea.

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