How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?
For the Entertainer visa class Musician (Commercial), the official source does not state a maximum permitted length of stay or a route-specific rule on changing host or activity. The booklet lists an extension fee of USD 500 for Musician (Commercial); an extension application must be lodged well before the current entry permit expires, extensions are issued only to people currently in Papua New Guinea and cannot be granted while the person is outside the country, and there is no grace period. Under the general rules, dependent family members must make separate entry-permit applications; no Commercial Musician-specific family-accompaniment rule is stated.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- Maximum length of stay for Musician (Commercial) is not stated in the supplied passages.
- Maximum extension period and any Musician (Commercial)-specific extension requirements are not stated in the supplied passages.
- Whether a Musician (Commercial) visa holder may change host or activity is not stated in the supplied passages.
- A Commercial Musician-specific family-accompaniment rule is not stated in the supplied passages.
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3. Prescribed Migration fee;
4. Evidence of return/on-going ticket;
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Musician (commercial)
This visa applies to individual who wishes to tour Papua New Guinea to perform
live music/recording will fall under Musician visa Class.
1. Sponsor Letter from the event(s) organizers,
2. Copy of valid passport bio page;
3. Prescribed Migration fee;
4. Evidence of return/on-going ticket;
Gospel Group (Charity)
Gospel groups doing performances and shows for charity purposes. This visa class
is not available online and requre manual application.
1. Sponsor Letter from the event(s) organizers
2. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
3. Copy of valid passport bio page;
4. Prescribed Migration fee;
5. Evidence of return/on-going ticket;
Cultural Group (Charity)
This visa category applies to countries wishes to travel to do charity and showcasing
country of origins will fall under Cultural Group visa class. This visa class is not
available online and requre manual application.
1. Sponsor Letter from the Sponsoring Organization;
2. Duly completed application form and must be signed by the applicant;
3. Copy of valid passport bio page;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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• 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.
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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
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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:
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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
