Permanent Residence – Investor class
Permanent Residence – Investor class is a residence route in Papua New Guinea (Inversor / golden visa). 5 yrs lawful residence; majority owner of resident business ≥5 yrs with net assets and turnover > PGK 2M, or net property investment ≥ PGK 10M; English, police checks. Fee PGK 5,000; valid for life of passport.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 392'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 8 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident at 183 days/domicile → worldwide; PIT up to 42%; dividend WHT 17%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoría | Inversor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Inversión | CHF 392'000 |
| Tasas (familia) | CHF 3'000 |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | 5 |
| Ciudadanía | 8 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | all |
| Impuestos | Resident at 183 days/domicile → worldwide; PIT up to 42%; dividend WHT 17% |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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