The Department of Home Affairs has announced that, from July 1, 2026, eligible Papua New Guineans will be able to use a new streamlined ‘Apply again’ application option when applying for a Visitor visa (600) in the Business Visitor stream, or a Visitor visa (600) in the Tourist stream.
The ‘Apply again’ applications will be available through ImmiAccount to eligible Papua New Guinea citizens with a history of immigration compliance who have had a Visitor visa (600) in the Business Visitor or Tourist stream finalized in the previous five years.
The ‘Apply again’ application option will pre-fill elements of the application form for all eligible applicants, and as part of the new arrangements some applicants may also benefit from additional application simplification features and grant of longer visa validity periods.
Eligibility to use the streamlined ‘Apply again’ feature will be assessed automatically as part of the application process. Instructions on how to access the ‘Apply again’ application are available here.
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