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Papua New Guinea

Ukraine citizenship

Visa

Visa required

Language

English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu

Car traffic

Left-hand

Phone code

+675

Currency

Kina

Covid

There are no COVID restrictions

Health

malaria vaccination recommended

Insurance policy

Insurance policy is required

Minimum passport validity

at least 6 months

Business Visa

REV: for a Restricted Employment Visa

APEC Business Travel Card

Work Visa

Individuals must apply for this visa if they intend to visit Papua New Guinea for short-term business activities.

Description of the visa

Activities that may be permitted (the list is non-exhaustive) include:

carrying out an official trade mission recognized by the government of Papua New Guinea;
sales of goods and services in Papua New Guinea;
purchase of goods and services in Papua New Guinea;
support for a major infrastructure development project approved by the government of Papua New Guinea;
negotiating or discussing the establishment, expansion or liquidation of a business in Papua New Guinea;
or conducting any business with authorized representatives of a foreign company, body or person;
or according to the parameters of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business card scheme.

Criteria that must be met

To be eligible for a business or short-term work visa, you must prove that you are a business person or engage in approved work with the intention of leaving Papua New Guinea at the end of your stay.

Visa validity period

Visas are issued depending on the individual circumstances of the traveler.

In most cases, you can expect to receive a business visa that is valid for a single stay of thirty (30) days from the date of arrival.

How to apply

Travelers holding a passport of a visa-on-arrival country can apply through the electronic visa portal.

(a) Short-term multiple entry

Persons entering Papua New Guinea on multiple visits within a single twelve-month period. This applies to persons who intend to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an introductory business visit or participate in business negotiations. This class of visas is temporarily suspended.

1. A request letter clearly stating the reason(s);

2. A duly completed questionnaire, which must be signed by the applicant;

3. Valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of entry;

4. Copy of the bio page of the passport;

5. The established migration fee;

6. Additional medical form.

(b) Short-term single entry

Individuals entering Papua New Guinea for a single visit of up to 30 days to attend business meetings, council meetings, conferences, conduct an introductory business visit or participate in business negotiations. This visa class is available online (eVisa) for nationals of eligible countries.

1. A request letter clearly indicating the reason(s) for the visit;

2. A duly completed questionnaire, which must be signed by the applicant;

3. Valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of entry;

4. Copy of the bio page of the passport;

5. The established migration fee;

6. A letter from a business partner in Papua New Guinean format indicating the purpose of the visit, the duration of the stay,

the location of the enterprise, and the proposed frequency of visits.

7. Return ticket.

8. Additional medical form

Individuals, including some residents, must apply for this visa if they intend to engage in gainful employment in Papua New Guinea.

Criteria that must be met

Work visa requirements will vary depending on the purpose and length of time you wish to stay in Papua New Guinea, as well as your personal circumstances.

Visa validity period

Work visas are issued taking into account the individual circumstances of the traveler.

More information: https://ica.gov.pg/visa/work/employment

The main documents that applicants must include in their application for a work visa:

Valid passport
Certificate of employment
Doctor's certificate
Police character statement from the country of origin
Work permit approval letter

The employer must provide a letter of employment for the applicant. A doctor's certificate must confirm that the applicant is healthy. You also need to have a copy of your passport photo to attach to the application.

In addition, many work visas require a work permit.

A work permit is a separate document from a work visa. If a worker works with a visa but without a work permit, the government will consider their work illegal. Work permits are issued by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DILR). Contact DLIR for more information.

Employees must apply before entering the country.

Basic requirements:

A signed employment contract
Resume
A copy of the job description
A copy of the certificate of registration of the hiring company

Like the visa process, the work permit process requires the help of the employer.

Once the applicant has received the work permit, they can submit the appropriate work visa application with attachments to the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA). They should hand over all materials to the nearest consulate. Once approved, the visa holder can enter the country and start working as a legal employee.

Additional Information

When an employee's work visa expires, he/she has the right to apply for an extension of work in the country. He may be denied this extension depending on the nature of the work.

If a work visa holder intends to stay in Papua New Guinea for an extended period, he/she can apply for permanent residence.

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