Research Academic

For foreign nationals who undertake educational, medical or scientific research in Papua New Guinea or to teach in a PNG institution.

2. Approval from PNG National Research Institute, Institute of Medical Research or educational institution stating purpose and duration of visit.

Undertaking/Sponsor Letter. This letter must be signed at managerial level for welfare of the applicant and including reason for stay, extension and guarantee financial support;

6 Special Exemption Visa This visa applies to individual foreign nationals who intend to undertake paid or unpaid activities which are approved by the Government of Papua New Guinea.

Research Academic For foreign nationals who undertake educational, medical or scientific research in Papua New Guinea or to teach in a PNG institution. 1. Undertaking/Sponsor Letter. This letter must be signed at managerial level for welfare of the applicant and including reason for stay, extension and guarantee financial support; 2. Approval from PNG National Research Institute, Institute of Medical Research or educational institution stating purpose and duration of visit. 3. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant; 4. Copy of valid passport bio page; 5. Prescribed Migration fee;

Special Foreign Official (long term) Nil Nil Nil Exemption Foreign Official (short term) Nil N/A N/A 50 Diplomats Nil Nil Nil Aid Worker/Volunteer 40 75 380 Aid Worker/Volunteer (YWAM) 40 N/A N/A 50 Research Academic 40 75 380 Sportsperson 40 75 380 Religious Worker 40 75 380 Emergency Relief Worker 40 75 380 Medical Workers 40 75 380 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Nil Nil 380 Domestic Worker (Accredited Diplomats) 40 75 380 Dependents of Diplomats & International Nil Nil Nil Organizations Dependent of Citizen (Non-Working) 40 75 380 Permanent Resident (Long Term) other than a 1,700 75 Nil Residence Missionary Resident (Long Term) Missionary Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Dependents (Long Term). Fee covered by principal Applicant. Naturalization and Dual Citizenship Fees Item Service Fee PGK 1 Registration of Overseas Births within 12 months of birth Nil 2 Resumption of Citizenship only 500 3 Resumption of Citizenship and Dual Citizenship (+19years) 5,500 4 Resumption of Citizenship and Dual Citizenship (-19years) 2,500 5 Citizenship by Naturalization (sportsperson, investor, Long 10,000 Term Residency, Marriage.) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 6 Citizenship by Naturalization and Dual Citizenship xxxxxx 15,000 7 Citizenship by Descent xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 10,000 8 Citizenship by Descent and Dual Citizenship (+19 years) 15,000 Citizenship by Descent and Dual Citizenship (-19 years) 12,000 9 PNG Citizen applying to hold Dual Citizenship (+19 years) 5,000 10 PNG Citizen applying to hold Dual Citizenship (-19 years) 2,000 Note: Fees for work permit is available on the website. 28

Applications for extension of stay must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of the current entry permit.

Extensions are only issued to people currently in Papua New Guinea.