Religious Worker

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; 19 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).

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; 21 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;

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; 19 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).

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; 21 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;

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; 19 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).

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; 21 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;

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; 21 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;

• 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

Student Formal education 40 75 380 Occupational Trainee 40 75 380 Dependent 40 75 380 27 Visa fees Visa Type Visa Class Fees Extension Late eVisa Fee Extension Fee Fee USD USD USD USD 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