Visiting Relative

All foreign visitors to Papua New Guinea need a visa. Visa is regulated and issued by the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA).

Visa on Arrival (VoA) is only available to selected countries. Visit the website (ica.gov.pg) to check if your nationality is eligible for visa-on-arrival.

For individuals visiting husbands, wives, or other family members.

Where the relationship has been in existence for more than 12 months, a Dependent Entry Permit will be issued in accordance with the Principal’s approved period of stay. 5 Entry Permit Requirements The holder of an Entry Permit must enter Papua New Guinea within six months of the Entry Permit being issued. Failure to enter Papua New Guinea within six months will render the Entry Permit invalid, and as a result, further application will have to be made. As a matter of policy, existing entry permit holders (excluding Permanent Resident Entry Permit Holders) must not be absent from PNG for any period exceeding six months. Entry Permit holders that are absent from PNG for six months or more will need to make further application for an Entry Permit before seeking to return to PNG. In such cases, new health and character checks will be required. Visa Extension Applications for extension of stay must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of the current entry permit. For specific requirements, please refer to the appropriate entry permit category on the website. Extensions are only issued to people currently in Papua New Guinea. Extensions cannot be granted while a person is outside the country. Applicants should be

aware that there is NO period of grace in relation to extensions. Re-evidencing of Entry Permits Passports must be valid for six months or more to enable re-evidencing. Entry permits will only be issued for the period of validity of the passport. Where the validity of the entry permit extends beyond the validity of the passport, a new entry permit will be evidenced once a new passport has been obtained. When an applicant obtains a new passport, a new entry permit will be issued for the balance of the period of stay free of charge. Applicants will be required to complete an application form and provide a copy of the original work permit approval (if applicable). Where an Entry Permit holder is outside PNG, re-evidencing can be undertaken by the nearest PNG Diplomatic Mission. The Missions must obtain approval from Immigration Headquarters before re-evidencing can occur. 5 6 Designated Port of Entry Approved entry ports are Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby and Wutung Land Border Post in Vanimo, West Sepik Province. Entry through any unauthorised ports may result you refused entry or penalties may apply. Entry Permit Cancellation Entry Permits may be cancelled by the Minister for Immigration and Border

*Note: This visa class is available online on www.ica.gov.pg 9 Visiting Relative For individuals visiting husbands, wives, or other family members. 1. Request Letter from applicant; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; Note: This visa class is available online. Yachtsperson (owner/captain/Crew) Applicable to owner and/or captain of a yacht as well as any accompanying spouse and/or children. 1. Request Letter from Owner/Captain; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of Yacht particulars (Optional) Sports Person For individuals taking part in representative sporting code in the country. 1. Request Letter from the PNG based sponsor; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; 4. Prescribed Migration Service Fee Note: This visa class is available online. 9 10 Journalist / Reporter For journalists, reporters, TV presenters, announcers, cameraperson, photogra- phers and media correspondents.

2025 PAPUA NEW GUINEA IMMIGRATION AND ENTRY PERMIT HANDBOOK www.ica.gov.pg Table of Contents General Information.............................................................................................................. 2 Visa on Arrival....................................................................................................................3 eVisa........................................................................................................................................3 Visa Requirements..................................................................................................................9 Visa Fees......................................................................................................................................27 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Before travel to Papua New Guinea, you must check these prerequisites. Passport Validity Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel. Work visa Foreign nationals who will be engaged in formal employment in the private sector in Papua New Guinea need a work visa approval before travel.

1 Visitor Visa The Visitor Visa is granted for the purpose of temporary entry into Papua New Guinea and comprises of the following Classes with the respective requirements. Applications for visas under the visitor visa class must be submitted online. Tourist (Own itinerary) Applicable to individuals who wish to sightsee independently, travel or visit friends, etc. 1. Request Letter from applicant; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; Tourist (Tour Package) Group tours, student excursion groups, etc. 1. Letter of Request from Tour Agent/Sponsor that must be registered with PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) and Investment Promotion Authority (IPA); 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket). *Note: This visa class is available online on www.ica.gov.pg 9

Visa Processing Time The turnaround time for all visa application is 10 working days if all the requirements are met.

VISA FEES All migration fees are charged in United States Dollars (USD). You can make payment through the Online Payment Gateway available on the website www.ica.gov.pg and attach receipt of your transaction with each visa application you make. Visa Type Visa Class Fees Extension Late eVisa Fee Extension Fee Fee USD USD USD USD Visitor Tourist – Tour package Nil 150 700 50 Tourist – Own Itinerary Nil 150 700 50 Visiting Relative Nil 150 700 50 Yatchperson (Crew) Nil 150 700 50 Yatchperson (owner/Captain Nil 200 700 50 Journalist/Reporter 350 500 1,050 50 Easy Visitor Permit 30 days Nil N/A N/A 50 Easy Visitor Permit 60 days Nil 150 700 50 Business Short Term Multiple Entry 350 500 1,000 Short Term Single Entry 190 N/A N/A 50 Restricted Employment Visa (REV) 50 350 N/A N/A *Single Entry Business & REV visas are not extendable Working Employment 380 700 1,350 Resident Consultant/Specialist 380 700 1,350 Short Term Employment 380 700 1,350 Business Person or investor 380 700 1,350 Working Dependent 380 700 1,350 Dependent of Citizen (Working) 380 500 1,050 Dependent 40 75 380 Entertainer Film-maker (Commercial) 500 700 1,350 Film-maker (non-commercial) 40 75 380 Comedian (Commercial) 380 500 1,050 Musician (Commercial) 380 500 1,050 Gospel Group (Charity) 40 75 380 Cultural Group (Charity) 40 75 380 Student Formal education 40 75 380 Occupational Trainee 40 75 380 Dependent 40 75 380 27

Visa Extension Applications for extension of stay must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of the current entry permit. For specific requirements, please refer to the appropriate entry permit category on the website. Extensions are only issued to people currently in Papua New Guinea. Extensions cannot be granted while a person is outside the country. Applicants should be aware that there is NO period of grace in relation to extensions.

Visa applicants must apply through the website www.ica.gov.pg and not through any third party websites. eVisa can be issued almost instantaneously if you meet all entry requirements.

Visiting Relative For individuals visiting husbands, wives, or other family members. 1. Request Letter from applicant; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; Note: This visa class is available online.