National Identity is an important legal Identity Document that recognizes you as a PNG Citizen before the law and the State of PNG. Persons above 18 years of age must be registered with an NID. NID registration collects your Personal Information plus your biometrics; Face photo and 10 fingers fingerprint. The output is a legal Birth Certificate and National Identity Card.
The Importance of NID or National Identification Cards
Health Planning
- Identifying priorities – maternal and child health care, Noncommunicable diseases.
- Targeting health Programs – populations at risk
- Service Delivery – distribution of health infrastructure, e.g. drugs, service providers and other resources
Government Services
- Education – allocation of resources; schools and teachers
- Social security – i.e. age of retirement and pension, Police protection and social welfare
- Infrastructure planning – determining needs such as housing
Identity and Security
- Passports and identity documents
- Electoral rolls
- Disaster planning and response (identification of populations at risk and follow-up for support)
- Commercial Business Transactions
Land
- Land Rights and Inheritances
- Royalty
- ILG recognition
How is NID Processed
THE NID PROCESS
Registrations are done using mobile registration kits and fixed PNGCIR offices throughout the country and are uploaded or are done in fixed offices (in provinces and districts) as live data uploads. The data entry follows after the registration process where vetting is done at the same time. After this, the approval process commences where there is a return to data entry if documents do not fulfill certain requirements. The data is sent to data management for a queuing process in printing before it is issued to the public and archived at the end of the process.
NID or National Identification Card Eligibility
How to Apply for NID Card in PNG
The following are required
- Filled NID Application Form
- Finger Print (done during application lodging)
- Birth Certificate (if you have any)
- Marriage Certificate ( if you are married)
How long does it take to process NID Cards?
How much does it cost to get a NID, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate and adoption Certificate?
The fees vary for each document.
- Marriage Certificates as of January 2021 for both nationals and foreigners is K20 (there are other types as well, see NID website)
- Adoption Fee is K20
- Death Certificate Fees – Nationals K20 and Foreigners K30
- NID Cards – K200
- Birth Certificates: K30
Disclaimer: The information contained here is sourced from the NID project information sheet. It is uploaded on this site for general information and reference. All inquiries must be made to the NID Office or visit their website: https://pngcir.gov.pg/