Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?
The Aid Worker/Volunteer route falls under the Special Exemption Visa, which applies to paid or unpaid activities approved by the Government of Papua New Guinea. The route requires a Work Permit if applicable and a sponsor undertaking guaranteeing financial support. The source does not specify whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals, or reimbursement are permitted, nor whether other work is allowed.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The source does not specify whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals, or reimbursement are permitted.
- The source does not state whether the person can undertake other work.
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3. Copy of valid passport bio page;
4. Prescribed Migration fee;
Dependent
This visa class applies to family members/children/spouse/de-factor spouse who
wish to accompany the principle student visa applicant for their stay here in PNG.
1. 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. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
3. Copy of valid passport bio page.
4. Prescribed Migration fee;
5. If lodged without principal applicant, provide copies of (i) PA’s valid Passport bio
page; (ii) valid visa and both must be certified;
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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.
Foreign Officials (Long term)
For foreign government and international organizations employees without
diplomatic or official status who are conducting business on behalf of their govern-
ment or the international organizations.
1. Sponsor Letter from foreign government or International Organization
(Diplomatic Note);
2. Clearance Letter from PNG Dept of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Note).
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3. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
4. Copy of valid Official Passport Bio Page.
Foreign Officials (Short term)
For foreign national employees without diplomatic or official status who are
conducting business on behalf of their government. Application can be submitted
online.
1. Sponsoring Letter from foreign government, International Organization
(Diplomatic Note);
2. Clearance Letter from PNG Dept of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Note).
3. Copy of valid Official Passport Bio Page.
Diplomat
This visa applies to Diplomatic Passport holders of foreign government who
conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations
with Papua New Guinea.
1. Sponsor Letter from Foreign Mission (Diplomatic Note);
2. Clearance Letter from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Note);
3. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
4. Copy of Diplomatic Passport Bio Page.
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Aid Worker / Volunteer
For foreign nationals who works for an international organization providing help
to the citizens of Papua New Guinea.
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;
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2. Work Permit (if applicable). Sight original Department of Labour issued Letter
and ID card and copy to be retained for file.
3. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
4. copy of valid passport bio page;
5. Prescribed Migration fee;
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;
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Religious Worker
Applicable for foreign religious worker who must be a member of a national
religious denomination.
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. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
