strictly business
such as the Philippines, will require additional focus in PNG. 6. Ensure that the role for which you wish to obtain a visa is on the list of roles for expats. Don’ts 1. Do not take short cuts. The systems, timeframes and instructions are there for a reason. Taking short cuts will only delay the application. 2. Do not assume they will let you in. PNG is an independent nation. Like Australia: no visa, no entry. 3. Do not assume a business visa will be approved. If you are residing and working in PNG, it won’t. 4. Do not break the law – get the required work permit
and visa. If your employer says it is okay, then request written confirmation from the Department of Immigration. 5. Do not expect the departments to fit into your timetable. They are very open with the timeframes and they stick to them. They are not there to work around your company’s timetable. (At the same time, some industries or companies will get fast tracked.) 6. Do not assume that because someone is employed by one company that they can work for you. All work permits and visas are fixed to a specific job and specific employer. If either your job title or employer changes, then you will need a new work permit and visa to match. n
HUMAN RESOURCES
Where expats come from China 3,930 Indian sub-continent 3,991
Malaysia 2,516
6% 4%
6% Other developing 6,957
11% 36%
Other developed 8,175
Australia 22,466
13%
24%
Philipines 15,067
Source: Carmen Voigt-Graf, National Research Institute.
July – August 2016
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