Last Change:

05/17/2025

Independent State of Papua New Guinea Migration Act 1978

Year: 1978

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum

Description

The Migration Act 1978 of Papua New Guinea establishes a single, cohesive legal regime for all non-citizens’ entry into, stay in, and removal from the country. Its scope covers: entry control, refugee status determination, temporary accommodation, safeguards and appeals amongst some of the issues.

 

Selected provisions
Migration Act 1978 - Generic

Migration Act 1978 - Generic