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How to get a new Papua New Guinea (PNG) Passport
Papua New Guinea Immigration & Citizenship Authority Created by @Admin Edited by @Admin
This guide provides the step-by-step process, fee structure, and required documentation for citizens applying for a new or renewed PNG passport through the Immigration & Citizenship Authority (ICA).
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Complete the Application Form
Download and complete the "Application for a PNG Passport" form.
How to fill it: You can type directly into the form using Adobe Reader and print it out, or print it first and complete it clearly using black ink.
Note: A separate application form must be filled out for every individual person.
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Gather Required Documentation
Evidence of Citizenship: Attach your Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate.
For Married Women: Include your Marriage Certificate if your name has changed.
Previous Passports: You must attach your previous travel document unless it has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.
Parental Consent: Applicants under 17 years old must have Section 2 of the form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
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Get Your Passport Photos and Guarantor Certification
Provide two recent identical passport-sized photographs (35 mm x 45 mm). Photos must be full-face, head-and-shoulders only, with a light background, and no hats or tinted glasses.
Find an authorized person (Lawyer, Medical Practitioner, Magistrate, Minister of Religion, Commissioner of Oaths, or Commissioned Officer of the Police/Defence Force) who has known you for at least 3 years.
Have them complete the "Certificate Regarding Applicant" on page 3 of your form.
The same person must endorse the back of one photo by writing: “I certify this to be a genuine photograph of (your full name)” and signing it.
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Pay the Passport Fee
he standard fee for a passport is K100.
This must be paid at your nearest official cash office. Keep the original receipt, as it must be attached to your application form.
Note: Additional fees apply for fast-track processing or replacing lost/damaged passports.
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Lodge Your Application
In Port Moresby: Hand-deliver your application to the ICA Head Office located at the Central Government Office, Waigani.
Outside Port Moresby: Send your application via registered mail to:
PNG Passports Branch
PNG ICA
P.O. Box 1790
Boroko, NCD2Tip by @roderick9 -
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Passport Collection
Your completed passport will be sent back to you via registered post, unless you chose to collect it personally.
Note: Third-party agents are strictly prohibited from collecting passports on your behalf.
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