Independent State of Papua New Guinea visas
Papua New Guinea Visa Atlas coverage is source-backed from the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority public visa pages. The current packet covers visitor, business, employment/work-permit sponsor handling, and permanent residence classes, with eVisa and sponsor-portal actions where ICA directs online filing.
4 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 1 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority ↗ · Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICA) — Official Papua New Guinea immigration authority for visas, eVisa, sponsor portal, work-permit guidance, permanent residence, citizenship, fees, extensions and entry-permit forms.
Visa routes (4)
Visitor Visa
Papua New Guinea visitor route for holidays, sightseeing, social visits and visiting friends or family.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Business Visa
Papua New Guinea short-term business route for trade missions, buying or selling, projects and business discussions.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Employment Visa
Papua New Guinea employment route for paid work, paired with work-permit application through the sponsor portal.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Permanent Residence
Papua New Guinea permanent residence classes for specified executives, investors, professionals, religious workers, retirees and PNG family cases.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Planning life after your move?
Organise documents, arrival money, housing and the practical steps after visa approval. Your route conditions remain the starting point.
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Independent State of Papua New Guinea have?+
We cover 4 Independent State of Papua New Guinea visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Independent State of Papua New Guinea visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 4 Independent State of Papua New Guinea routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Independent State of Papua New Guinea visas lead to permanent residence?+
1 of the 4 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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