Cómo obtener la ciudadanía de Papúa Nueva Guinea

Spouse of a citizen can apply to the Minister for citizenship by marriage. Criteria: Residence for 12 months in preceding 3 years, good character, marriage valid in PNG laws (but not under custom) and renounce other citizenship (unless a dual citizen).

Ascendencia (nacidos en el país)

Registered birth in PNG on or after date of independence (16 September 1975). One parent must be a citizen or would have been entitled to citizenship on independence.

Ascendencia (nacidos en el extranjero)

Person born outside PNG on or after independence (16 September 1975). One parent must be a citizen or would have been entitled to citizenship on independence day. Birth must be registered.

Transmisión a un hijo

Person with one parent or grandparent who was or is eligible to be a citizen can apply to the Minister for citizenship by descent. Criteria: Residence for 12 months in preceding 3 years, good character, renounce other citizenship (unless a dual citizen).

Adquisición conjunta de hijos

Child of an applicant for naturalisation can become a citizen at same time as applicant.

Citizenship status to be determined by reference to natural parents, unless the Minister decides to allow an adoptive parent or grandparent (including adoption by custom) to be taken into account where the result would be to recognise citizenship

Person with one parent or grandparent who was or is eligible to be a citizen can apply to the Minister for citizenship by descent. Criteria: Residence for 12 months in preceding 3 years, good character, renounce other citizenship (unless a dual citizen).

Former citizen by automatic citizenship on date of independence (16 September 1975) or by descent can regain citizenship after 5 years residence (reduced to three years residence if person acquired foreign citizenship upon marriage and the marriage breaks down).

A child who loses PNG citizenship as a result of their parent losing PNG citizenship (Constitution Art. 74(3)) can apply to regain PNG citizenship. Minister to grant citizenship where that is in the best interests of the welfare of the child.

Foundling or child of unknown identity or citizenship status will be deemed to have at least one parent who was a citizen (and thereby an automatic citizen)

Person in a particular sport who is likely to win recognised medals can apply for naturalisation. Person in a particular sport who is likely to win recognised medals can apply for naturalization (Constitution). Criteria: Committee will consider sporting background, specific qualifications and skills to be gainfully employed, knowledge or undertaking to learn language, other connections to country (Act).

Person who has "resources, capital, commitment and credentials to invest in the country's economy to create employment and impart skills to citizens" can apply for naturalisation. Criteria: Committee will consider business and investment background and standing in any other country, background in creating employment and imparting skills to employees in other country, holds relevant investor visa, knowledge or undertaking to learn language, other connections to country.