Employment or Work VISA in PNG
PNG Employment or Work VISA
If you want to work and live in Papua New Guinea ( PNG ), you will need a work or employment visa. This visa can be applied by
Individuals, including some residents are required to apply for this visa if they intend to engage in paid employment in Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility of Work VISA IN PNG
The eligibility requirements for an Employment visa will vary depending on the purpose and period of time you wish to remain in Papua New Guinea, and your personal circumstances. For example if you are the dependent of a Papua New Guinea citizen or you are the dependent of a primary visa applicant.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to provide ICA with evidence to support your application.
In addition, many working visas will require you to hold a work permit. Work permits are issued by the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations (DILR). For further details please contact the DLIR.
Individuals, including some residents are required to apply for this visa if they intend to engage in paid employment in Papua New Guinea.
Eligibility of Work VISA IN PNG
The eligibility requirements for an Employment visa will vary depending on the purpose and period of time you wish to remain in Papua New Guinea, and your personal circumstances. For example if you are the dependent of a Papua New Guinea citizen or you are the dependent of a primary visa applicant.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to provide ICA with evidence to support your application.
In addition, many working visas will require you to hold a work permit. Work permits are issued by the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations (DILR). For further details please contact the DLIR.
Employment visas are issued subject to the individual circumstances of the traveller.
How to apply for Work or Employment VISA in PNG
Applications for Employment visas should be submitted using the paper form available to download at the bottom of this page.
Extension of stay
Depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you may be eligible to extend your stay in Papua New Guinea without leaving the country.
The eligibility requirements for a visa extension will vary depending on your personal circumstances, which include the purpose and the period of time you have already spent in Papua New Guinea, and length of the extension sought.
How to apply for Work or Employment VISA in PNG
Applications for Employment visas should be submitted using the paper form available to download at the bottom of this page.
Extension of stay
Depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you may be eligible to extend your stay in Papua New Guinea without leaving the country.
The eligibility requirements for a visa extension will vary depending on your personal circumstances, which include the purpose and the period of time you have already spent in Papua New Guinea, and length of the extension sought.
Change of circumstances
If your circumstances change at any time during the visa application process or after your visa is issued, you must inform ICA. A change in circumstances may affect your ongoing eligibility for the visa issued.
If your circumstances have changed, please notify ICA immediately.
A change in circumstances may result in you having to pay a Migration Service Fee. Migration Service Fees are listed here.
If your circumstances change at any time during the visa application process or after your visa is issued, you must inform ICA. A change in circumstances may affect your ongoing eligibility for the visa issued.
If your circumstances have changed, please notify ICA immediately.
A change in circumstances may result in you having to pay a Migration Service Fee. Migration Service Fees are listed here.
Work or Employment VISA fees for PNG
To obtain further information regarding the fees associated with lodging an application for a visa, extension or updating your details please refer to the Migration Services Fee Schedule, which can be found here.
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