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Papua New Guinean Restricted Employment Visa (REV)

A short-stay sponsored visa letting businesses employ foreign workers with skills that cannot be sourced locally, available mainly to oil, gas and mining companies.

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Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Papua New Guinea government website before you apply.
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Official name
Restricted Employment Visa (REV)
Route type
Work visa (short-stay, sponsored)
Length of stay
30 days per entry
Entries
Up to 4 times per year; not extendable
Eligibility
Nationals on the eligible country list; primarily oil, gas and mining sponsors

Who it is for

  • Skilled foreign workers whose expertise cannot be sourced in PNG
  • Employees sponsored by oil and gas or mining companies
  • Major corporate, agricultural or individual companies (case by case)

Requirements

  • Cover letter from the PNG-based sponsor explaining the scope of work
  • Copy of the valid passport bio-data page
  • Prescribed migration fee
  • Proof of return ticket

How to apply

  • Check the ICA website to confirm your nationality is eligible for REV
  • Apply online through the ICA system at ica.gov.pg
  • Note the 30-day per-entry limit and the maximum of four uses per year

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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