SIX REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERING A CIVIL MARRIAGE IN PNG

The Papua New Guinea Civil and Identity Registry released this notice on requirements for registering marriage. The documents are important. 

Here are the 6 important information supplied by the PNGCI registry office.

1) Birth Certificate

2) Death Certificate: if widow or widower 

3) Divorced:

• Dissolution order from the National Court if previous marriage was registered.

• District or village court order if customary marriage.

• Decree Nisei (court order) if foreigner.

4) Consent if minor.

5) Foreigner:

• Letter of single status from High Commission, Embassy from their country of origin.

• Birth Certificate

• Copy of Passport/visa/work permit * Has to be residing in the country more than two years.

• Confirmation letter from employer

6) Disciplinary Forces

If one of the couple is a member of the disciplinary forces (defence, Police or CIS), he or she needs to get a referral letter from the chaplain or immediate sectional head/commander to show that: 

• The chaplain is not available to perform the marriage.

• The groom/bride is legally free.

Refer to Marriage Act Part III for more information.

If you are in Port Moresby and would like to visit them, see the location below. The location of Moale Haus & NID Haus

The Yellow Circle is where the NID Haus and Moale Haus is. Red paint is the Footpath known as Melanesian Way.

Source: PNG Civil Registry, Facebook

PNG Passport Application Form, Fee and PNGICA Offices You Should Know

The information provided here is for citizens applying for PNG Passports. The three pieces of information are for PNG citizens wanting to:

•  apply for a PNG passport/travel document  from anywhere in PNG other than Port Moresby, 

• get a child's birth registration certificate (registration of a Child born overseas), and

• know the four (4) requirements for a new PNG Passport application.

If you renew a child's passport or yours, the info provided in the recommended read below will be helpful.

Recommended read: 

PNG Passport Application Form Completion Guide for Passport Renewal

PNG passport  application at your nearest provincial office

Passport applicants do not need to travel to Port Moresby to lodge your PNG Passport application. The applicants can now lodge at one of our provincial offices near one of the centres nearest to you.

PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority offices are located in border provinces and in some main towns. PNGICA staff in provincial and border posts can assist you with your passport needs.

PNGICA has offices in

• Daru,
• Port Moresby,
• Alotau, 
• Lae,
• Mt Hagen,
• Vanimo,
• Wutung
• Tokua (Kokopo) and 
• Buka.

PNGICA will soon have a new passport lodgement office at Koitachi Haus in Gordons, Port Moresby to meet our clients’ needs.

Registration of Overseas Birth – PNG Citizens

If your child is born overseas, you MUST register the child for the purpose of PNG Citizenship. This must be undertaken within 12 months of the child’s birth. 

This also applies to legally adopted children.

If your child is older than 12 months but younger than 18 years, you have to attach a detailed statement of facts. If you have convincing reasons, the Minister for Immigration may allow your application.

The application must be completed by a parent who is a PNG Citizen. Ensure to fill and attach all documents. Registration is free, no fee applies.

Email citizenship@immigration.gov.pg for more info. Download the Overseas Birth Registration Form through this link (FORM C1 PDF)

PNG Passport information

To download the PNG passport application form (PDF Fillable), click here

Applications should be completed at least three (3) weeks before you leave the country. A passport is a travel document that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder mainly for the purpose of international travel.

Here are the requirements for a new PNG Passport application.

1. Fill out the PNG Passport Application Form

2. Attach two (2) current Passport size photos

3. Attach a copy of your NID Issued Birth Certificate, &

4. Receipt of payment - only K100.

Note: For fast processing, a fee of K300 is charged and you’ll get your passport within 48 hours.

You can download the Passport Application form through this link (Application for Travel Document, PDF)

Source: Image and info reposted from PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority social media account. 

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