Papua New GuineaCulture, faith and volunteering
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The route covers making a commercial film or documentary in Papua New Guinea.
This visa applies to non-citizens who intends to make commercial film or docu- mentary in Papua New Guinea.
The required support includes an Undertaking/Sponsor Letter, approval from the PNG National Film Institute (NFI), a clearance letter from the PNG Dept of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, clearance from the Provincial Administration intended to visit, and a clearance letter from the PNG Prime Minister’s Office, Media Unit.
1. Undertaking/Sponsor Letter;
2. Approval from the PNG National Film Institute (NFI).
3. Clearance Letter from the PNG Dept of Foreign Affairs and International Trade;
4. Clearance from the Provincial Administration intended to visit;
5. Clearance letter from PNG Prime Minister’s Office, Media Unit;
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the evidence that proves the placement, role or affiliation.
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether pay, pocket money, accommodation or other work is allowed.
For the Entertainer visa class Film maker (Commercial), the official source does not state a route-specific maximum length of stay, whether the holder may change host or activity, or whether family may accompany. Under the general rules, dependent family members (a spouse, unmarried children under 18 and ageing parents) must make separate entry-permit applications, and dependent permits cease when the principal entry permit ceases. De facto dependents have additional requirements: if the relationship has existed for less than 12 months, a short-term Dependent Entry Permit may be issued for up to 12 months, while relationships of more than 12 months receive a Dependent Entry Permit in accordance with the principal’s approved period of stay. Extension applications must be lodged well before the current entry permit expires, extensions are issued only to people currently in Papua New Guinea, and there is no grace period. The fee table lists Film-maker (Commercial) with an extension fee of USD 700 and a late extension fee of USD 1,350.
4 Entertainer Visa Entertainer visas are reserved for foreign nationals who perform or are an integral part of the performance team. Applications for t his visa class can be submitted online. Requirements are provided for each category below. Film maker (Commercial) This visa applies to non-citizens who intends to make commercial film or docu- mentary in Papua New Guinea. 1. Undertaking/Sponsor Letter; 2. Approval from the PNG National Film Institute (NFI). 3. Clearance Letter from the PNG Dept of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; 4. Clearance from the Provincial Administration intended to visit; 5. Clearance letter from PNG Prime Minister’s Office, Media Unit; 6. Copy of valid passport bio page; 7. Prescribed Migration fee; 8. Evidence of return/on-going ticket; Film maker (Non-Commercial) For individuals who wish to make not-for-profit or public release films. This visa is available online. 1. Undertaking/Sponsor Letter; 2. Clearance Letter from the PNG National Film Institute (NFI). 3. Clearance letter from PNG Prime Minister’s Office - Media Unit 4. Copy of valid passport bio page; 5. Prescribed Migration fee; 6. Evidence of return/on-going ticket; Comedian (Commercial) Persons providing entertainment or advertisements as comedians for commercial purposes. 1. Sponsor Letter from the event(s) organizers; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page;
• Medical examination report obtained from an approved doctor or hospital; • HIV tests (Pathology Report required) for applicants over 16 years of age; and • Chest X-ray (Radiology Report) for applicants over 16 years of age. The prescribed medical examination report form and radiology form can be accessed on ICA website. The doctor carrying out the examination and the radiographer carrying out the chest X-ray are required to complete and sign the relevant forms. A police certificate must be obtained from your local police authority for all applicants 16 years of age and over (including dependents) intending to travel to Papua New Guinea for a period of 6 months stay or more. 3 4 Dependent Family Members Dependent family members (spouse, unmarried children under the age of 18 and ageing parents) must make separate application for an entry permit. For specific requirements, please refer to the appropriate entry category. Dependent children must be ordinarily resident in PNG to qualify for a Dependent Entry Permit. Children who study abroad and only return to PNG during study breaks should apply for a Visitor Entry Permit each visit. In limited cases, dependent entry permits may also be granted to children over
the age 18 where they remain dependent on their parents. Such cases could include where the child suffers from a severe disability or where the child is con- tinuing their education in PNG. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Where a principal entry permit ceases, a dependent entry permit ceases at the same time, and both individuals must depart PNG. Where a dependent holds a Working Dependent Entry Permit they cannot make application to include a former principal entry permit holder as a dependent on their own entry permit. In such cases, individuals will need to make a fresh application. De Facto Relationships Persons seeking to enter Papua New Guinea as dependents on the basis of a de facto relationship must provide: • Statutory declarations from both parties indicating how long the relationship has been in existence; • A signed undertaking that the de facto partner will not seek employment while in Papua New Guinea. Relationships of less than 12 months: Where the relationship has been in existence for less than 12 months, a short- term Dependent Entry Permit for a maximum validity of 12 months will be issued. At the conclusion of the 12 month period a further Entry Permit will be issued in accordance with the Principal’s approved period of stay. Relationships of more than 12 months:
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
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
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