Papua New Guinea - Permanent Residence

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Procedure

1. Before you apply for permanent residence, make sure that meet the following:
   1. be the holder of a current valid foreign passport;
   2. be the holder of a current valid PNG entry permit;
   3. be normally resident in PNG;
   4. have a working knowledge of English or a PNG language;
   5. be of good character and good standing in the community;
   6. not have been convicted of an offence and sentenced by any competent court in PNG or a foreign jurisdiction to imprisonment for a period greater than three months;
2. Be ready to provide certified police certificates for PNG and any other country that you have resided in.
3. Complete an application form, you may download the form using the link provided under 'Documents to Use' section.
4. Submit the completed and signed Form with supporting documentation at the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority head office.
5. Pay the required fee.

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Required Documents

Permit Requirements:

• Copy of a valid passport,
• Copy of a valid long term visa,
• Copy of a valid work permit and
• Original Migration Service Fee (MSF) receipt of K5000.00

Certified Documents:

• PNG Police clearance certificate,
• Character references from notable persons in PNG,

Other certified documents depend on the type of PR Class you are applying for. See Immigration Office's website for more information - LINK

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• A foreigner over the age of 18 years, who is a holder of a valid passport and a visa;
• Who has continuously resided in PNG for more than 5 years;
• Who has not been convicted of a criminal offence in PNG and abroad; and
• Applicant who has met the mandatory requirements of the particular PR classes that he/she has applied for.

Permanent Residence Classes:

• Chief Executive Officers of large companies with a work force of 250 employees 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 exceeding 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 as a medical doctor, medical specialist or educator. 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; and
• 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.

Fees

Migration Service Fees:

• Application fee: K5,000.
• Re-evidencing the entry permit in a new passport: K200

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application Form and Checklist - LINK

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

It normally takes 3-4 months or longer to process a new PR application

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Instructions

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Required Information

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

Need for the Document

Permanent Residence is a type of visa given to a successful applicant or person, allowing him/her to reside indefinitely within the country of which he or she is not a citizen.

Here is a procedure on how you can apply for permanent residence in Papua New Guinea.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Benefits of having a PR visa:

• PR Visa is issued to the life of the Passport validity;
• Alleviates the need to apply for a Work Permit; and
• It allows the holder to work and/or establish business operations in PNG.
• The PR visa is for multiple entries and the holder can enter & exit the country subject to having a valid passport and PR visa.

External Links

Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority

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