Visitor Visa

Your Visitor Visa / Entry Permit is valid for a single entry stay of sixty (60) days from the date of your arrival.

You may apply for an extension only for a maximum of thirty (30) days.

To apply for an extension, you will need to:

1. Fill out the "Application to Extend Entry Permit" (Form 4).
2. Pay the MSF as set out in the Entry Permit Fee Form.
3. Provide a letter stating reasons for extension.
4. Provide a copy of return airline ticket.

Note: You may only apply for an extension once.

Student Permit

Student Entry Permits are Multiple Entry and are issued up to the length of the course. Entry permits for government-sponsored students may be issued according to the length of the sponsorship.

Extensions can be granted if required.

To apply for an extension, you will need to:

1. Fill out the "Application to Extend Entry Permit" (Form 4).
2. Provide supporting documentation from the institution or organization indicating purpose of extension.
3. Pay the MSF as set out in the Entry Permit Fee Form and provide receipt.

Special Exemption Permit

Special Exemption Entry Permits are valid for up to 3 years and entry conditions depend on the class of Entry Permit being applied for.

Dependent of PNG citizen (non-working) Entry Permit is valid for 5 years.

Extensions can be granted if required. The period of extension depends on the relevant Entry Permit class.

To apply for an extension, you will need to:

1. Fill out the "Application to Extend Entry Permit" (Form 4).
2. Pay the MSF as set out in the Entry Permit Fee Form and provide receipt.
3. Provide documentary evidence from sponsor indicating purpose of extension.

Entertainer Permit

An Entertainer Entry permit is valid for Sixty (60) days single entry from date of arrival.

Extensions can be granted once only for a maximum of thirty (30) days.

To apply for an extension, you will need to:

1. Fill out the "Application to Extend Entry Permit" (Form 4).
2. Pay the MSF as set out in the Entry Permit Fee Form.
3. Provide a letter stating reasons for extension.
4. Provide a copy of return airline ticket.

Further applications for extension will not be considered.

Working Resident Permit

Working Resident classes of Entry Permits are valid for periods of up to 3 years and are issued for multiple entry in accordance with expiry dates of the Work Permit/approval issued by DLIR.

Extension may be granted if the employee is required to continue in the same position or promoted to a new position. A new work permit must be issued by DLIR.

Request for extension must be made before the current visa/entry permit expires (four weeks minimum). Where processing of the new work permit has not been finalized, the applicant must provide a letter from DLIR stating the date that the application was made.

This letter must be provided to PNGICSA within 30 days of the expiry of the current Entry Permit. In these circumstances, a temporary extension of the Entry Permit may be issued pending finalisation of the work permit application.

To apply for an extension, you will need to:

1. Fill out the "Application to Extend Entry Permit" (Form 4).
2. Pay the Entry Permit Fee Form and provide receipt.
3. Provide supporting documentation indicating purpose of extension.
4. Provide a Maintenance Guarantee Bond.
5. Provide letter of approval or copy of work permit from DLIR.

List down the documents required for successfully completing the procedure.

e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

The Chief Migration Officer
PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority
P. O. Box 1790
BOROKO
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

Tel: (675) 323-1500
Fax: (675) 325-5206

Department of Labour and Industrial Relations

First Assistant Secretary,
Human Resource Development and Employment Promotion
Tel: (675) 323 5758
Fax: (675) 325 6655

Assistant Secretary,
Foreign Employment Division
Tel: (675) 325 2911
Fax: (675) 325 6655

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 5644, Boroko, NCD, Papua New Guinea

Email: enquiries@workpermits.gov.pg

Office Location:
Moale Haus, Melanesian Way, Waigani, NCD
(Co-located with the PNG Imigration and Citizenship Service)

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Visitor Visa

Extension Fee:

• Tourist Tour Package: 400
• Tourist Own Itinerary: 400
• Visiting Relative: 400
• Yatchperson (Crew): 400
• Yatchperson (Owner/Captain): 600
• Journalist/Reporter: 1,500
• Easy Visitor Visa: 400

Late Extension Fee:

• Tourist Tour Package: 2,000
• Tourist Own Itinerary: 2,000
• Visiting Relative: 2,000
• Yatchperson (Crew): 2,000
• Yatchperson (Owner/Captain): 2,000
• Journalist/Reporter: 3,000
• Easy Visitor Visa: 2,000

Student Permit

Extension Fee (PGK):

• Formal Education: 200
• Occupational Trainee: 200
• Dependant: 200

Late Extension Fee:

• Formal Education: 1,000
• Occupational Trainee: 1,000
• Dependant: 1,000

Special Exemption Permit

Extension Fee (PGK):

• Foreign Official: Nil
• Diplomats: Nil
• Aid Worker/Volunteer: 200
• Researcher/Academic: 200
• Sportsperson: 200
• Filmmaker (non-commercial): 200
• Religious Worker: 200
• Emergency Relief Worker: 200
• Medical Workers: 200
• Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG): Nil
• Domestic Worker (Accredited Diplomats): 200
• Dependants of Diplomats & International Organisations: Nil
• Dependants: 200
• Dependant of Papua New Guinea Citizens (Non-Working): 200

Late Extension Fee:

• Foreign Official: Nil
• Diplomats: Nil
• Aid Worker/Volunteer: 1,000
• Researcher/Academic: 1,000
• Sportsperson: 1,000
• Filmmaker (non-commercial): 1,000
• Religious Worker: 1,000
• Emergency Relief Worker: 1,000
• Medical Workers: 1,000
• Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG): Nil
• Domestic Worker (Accredited Diplomats): 1,000
• Dependants of Diplomats & International Organisations: Nil
• Dependants: 1,000
• Dependant of Papua New Guinea Citizens (Non-Working): 1,000

Entertainer Permit

Extension Fee (PGK):

• Film-maker (Commercial): 2,000
• Comedian (Commercial): 1,500
• Musician (Commercial): 1,500
• Gospel Group (Charity): 200
• Cultural Group (Charity): 200

Late Extension Fee:

• Film-maker (Commercial): 4,000
• Comedian (Commercial): 3,000
• Musician (Commercial): 3,000
• Gospel Group (Charity): 1,000
• Cultural Group (Charity): 1,000

Working Resident Permit

Extension Fee (PGK):

• Employment: 2,000
• Consultant/Specialist: 2,000
• Short Term employment: 2,000
• Business Person/Investor: 2,000
• Working Dependant: 2,000
• Dependant of Citizen (Working): 1,500
• Dependant: 200

Late Extension Fee:

• Employment: 4,000
• Consultant/Specialist: 4,000
• Short Term employment: 4,000
• Business Person/Investor: 4,000
• Working Dependant: 4,000
• Dependant of Citizen (Working): 3,000
• Dependant: 1,000

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

APPLICATION TO EXTEND ENTRY PERMIT

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

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Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority

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