Permanent Residence — Skilled Professional

7 Permanent Residence To be eligible For Permanent Residence, applicants must have resided lawfully in Papua New Guinea for a minimum of five (5) years. PR applicants must fall into one of the following descriptions. • Chief Executive Officers of large companies with a work force of 250 em- ployees and an annual turnover of K10 million or more. Only companies that have been operating in Papua New Guinea for more than five years are to be considered. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is the majority owner of a business investment in a registered resident business for at least five years with net assets and turnover exceed- ing K2 million and/or any property investment with a net investment in PNG of at least K10 million. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is a skilled professional who is a medical doctor, specialist or educationist, as evidenced by tertiary level education qualifications and at least five years work in that professional field in PNG. This category is subject to annual review. • Missionaries and religious workers who have worked in Papua New Guinea for at least five years and have access to income of not less than K25,000 per year or who have a written guarantee of financial support from a registered religious organisation or church. • A retired person over 55 years of age who can demonstrate an income of at least K50,000 per annum and has worked in PNG for at least five years. As evidenced by certified documentation. • The “legally married spouse” of a PNG citizen where the relationship has been in place for at least five years. Documentary evidence must be provided; • The child aged more than 19 years of a PNG citizen (in the case where the child does not have PNG citizenship) where that individual is working in a voluntary capacity at a community or social level. As evidenced by certified documentation. 24 Applicants for Permanent Residence must be in one of the following categories or visa classes.

Resident (long term) other than a Missionary The criteria for this visa class include: 1. Lawfully residing in PNG for more than five (5) years; 2. All applications must be submitted with a valid passport; 3. A current passport photo must accompany this application; 4. Applicant must be the holder of a current PNG entry permit; 5. Applicant must have a working knowledge of English or a PNG Language; 6. All documentary evidence must be certified as true and correct; 7. Prescribed Migration fee to be paid.

7 Permanent Residence To be eligible For Permanent Residence, applicants must have resided lawfully in Papua New Guinea for a minimum of five (5) years. PR applicants must fall into one of the following descriptions. • Chief Executive Officers of large companies with a work force of 250 em- ployees and an annual turnover of K10 million or more. Only companies that have been operating in Papua New Guinea for more than five years are to be considered. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is the majority owner of a business investment in a registered resident business for at least five years with net assets and turnover exceed- ing K2 million and/or any property investment with a net investment in PNG of at least K10 million. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is a skilled professional who is a medical doctor, specialist or educationist, as evidenced by tertiary level education qualifications and at least five years work in that professional field in PNG. This category is subject to annual review. • Missionaries and religious workers who have worked in Papua New Guinea for at least five years and have access to income of not less than K25,000 per year or who have a written guarantee of financial support from a registered religious organisation or church. • A retired person over 55 years of age who can demonstrate an income of at least K50,000 per annum and has worked in PNG for at least five years. As evidenced by certified documentation. • The “legally married spouse” of a PNG citizen where the relationship has been in place for at least five years. Documentary evidence must be provided; • The child aged more than 19 years of a PNG citizen (in the case where the child does not have PNG citizenship) where that individual is working in a voluntary capacity at a community or social level. As evidenced by certified documentation. 24 Applicants for Permanent Residence must be in one of the following categories or visa classes.

Resident (long term) other than a Missionary The criteria for this visa class include: 1. Lawfully residing in PNG for more than five (5) years; 2. All applications must be submitted with a valid passport; 3. A current passport photo must accompany this application; 4. Applicant must be the holder of a current PNG entry permit; 5. Applicant must have a working knowledge of English or a PNG Language; 6. All documentary evidence must be certified as true and correct; 7. Prescribed Migration fee to be paid.

To be eligible For Permanent Residence, applicants must have resided lawfully in Papua New Guinea for a minimum of five (5) years.

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.

7 Permanent Residence To be eligible For Permanent Residence, applicants must have resided lawfully in Papua New Guinea for a minimum of five (5) years. PR applicants must fall into one of the following descriptions. • Chief Executive Officers of large companies with a work force of 250 em- ployees and an annual turnover of K10 million or more. Only companies that have been operating in Papua New Guinea for more than five years are to be considered. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is the majority owner of a business investment in a registered resident business for at least five years with net assets and turnover exceed- ing K2 million and/or any property investment with a net investment in PNG of at least K10 million. As evidenced by certified documentation. • A person who is a skilled professional who is a medical doctor, specialist or educationist, as evidenced by tertiary level education qualifications and at least five years work in that professional field in PNG. This category is subject to annual review. • Missionaries and religious workers who have worked in Papua New Guinea for at least five years and have access to income of not less than K25,000 per year or who have a written guarantee of financial support from a registered religious organisation or church. • A retired person over 55 years of age who can demonstrate an income of at least K50,000 per annum and has worked in PNG for at least five years. As evidenced by certified documentation. • The “legally married spouse” of a PNG citizen where the relationship has been in place for at least five years. Documentary evidence must be provided; • The child aged more than 19 years of a PNG citizen (in the case where the child does not have PNG citizenship) where that individual is working in a voluntary capacity at a community or social level. As evidenced by certified documentation. 24 Applicants for Permanent Residence must be in one of the following categories or visa classes.

Resident (long term) other than a Missionary The criteria for this visa class include: 1. Lawfully residing in PNG for more than five (5) years; 2. All applications must be submitted with a valid passport; 3. A current passport photo must accompany this application; 4. Applicant must be the holder of a current PNG entry permit; 5. Applicant must have a working knowledge of English or a PNG Language; 6. All documentary evidence must be certified as true and correct; 7. Prescribed Migration fee to be paid.

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

Medical and Character Requirements All applicants seeking to travel to Papua New Guinea must be of good health and good character. A Medical Health Certificate and a local police clearance certificate may be required on request. This will depend on the purpose and duration of the visit (please refer to the appropriate entry category). If an applicant has a criminal conviction, or is subject to criminal prosecution, that information must be disclosed at the time of application. Failure to disclose this information may result in the entry permit being refused, cancelled or deemed void. Where additional medical documentation is required, this may consist of: • 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.

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.

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.

Entry Permit Cancellation Entry Permits may be cancelled by the Minister for Immigration and Border Security in accordance with Section 6 of the Migration Act 1978. Grounds for Entry Permit Cancellation include: • The entry permit was issued in error; • The entry permit holder has committed a criminal offence, whether or not that person has been convicted by a court of law; • The entry permit holder has an association with another person who is reasonably suspected of being involved in criminal conduct; • The entry permit holder is suffering from a disease which presents a danger to the community; • The entry permit holder has breached the conditions of the entry permit – for example working unlawfully; • The entry permit holder is engaging in illegal business activities; • The entry permit holder does not have the financial means to support themselves; • The entry permit holder’s presence in Papua New Guinea is considered to be a risk to Papua New Guinea’s national security (e.g. terrorist suspects). In the event an entry permit is cancelled, written notification will be provided to the entry permit holder at their last known address. In such cases, the former entry permit holder will be given a specified time in which to depart PNG. If the former entry permit holder fails to depart voluntarily, they may be subject to detention and removal.

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.