Employment Visa

Remarks

• Employment: Persons wishing to work in PNG for 3 months to 3 years. A valid work permit is required
• Employees of Major Development Project Companies: Persons required for major infrastructure development companies for periods of less than six months. Entry allowed without work permit. Subject to approval by the Chief Migration Officer of Immigration. Where period of stay is to extend beyond six months application for work permit and Working Resident Entry Permit may be made onshore

Validity

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

How To Apply

1. Complete “Application for Entry Permit“
2. Pay relevant Entry Permit fee and provide receipt of payment together with the following documentary evidence

**Papua New Guinea Embassy in Tokyo is not accepting a postal application, thank you for your understanding.

Employment – Non-Governmental:

• Certificate of incorporation
• IPA certificate permitting a foreign enterprise to conduct business in PNG (if applicable)
• Maintenance Guarantee Bond
• Letter of approval from DLIR regarding work permit
• Educational qualifications and CV

Employment – Governmental:

• Letter of offer from employer and/or employment contract from DPM
• Educational qualifications and CV

Visas to be issued by the Embassy in Tokyo:

1. Complete “Application for Entry Permit“
2. Pay relevant Entry Permit fee and provide receipt of payment together with the following documentary evidence

• Recommendation letter issued by company
• Letter of approval from DLIR regarding work permit
• UNDERTAKING
• PERSONALPARTICULARS
• Medical Examination
• Police Clearance
• Passport (Please check validity)

Extension Of Stay

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 well in advance (four weeks minimum) of the expiry date of the existing Entry Permit. 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.

Applicant should:

• Complete “Application to Extend Entry Permit“
• Pay the Entry Permit Fee Form and provide receipt
• Provide supporting documentation indicating purpose of extension
• Provide a Maintenance Guarantee Bond
• Provide letter of approval or copy of work permit from DLIR

Other Visas