Read about the latest events and updates from the PIDC as well as news from other regional organisations within the Pacific.
PNG Immigration Citizenship Services Authority Host Biometrics and E-Passport in the Pacific Regional Workshop in Port Moresby
The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC), in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (PNGICSA) hosted the inaugural Biometric and ePassport in the Pacific Region Workshop…
Palau Hosts Northern Pacific Immigration Core Elements (ICE) Advanced Intelligence Training Course
Immigration representatives from Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) gathered for the highly anticipated Northern Pacific Immigration Core Elements (ICE) Advanced Intelligence…
Sydney – the digital incoming passenger card pilot program is here for Trans-Tasman travel
The next phase of passengers to trial Australia’s digital alternative to the paper incoming passenger card (IPC) is here – with travellers on select Qantas flights arriving into Sydney Airport…
COMMUNIQUE OF THE 27TH PACIFIC IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
The 27th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) Regular Annual Meeting (RAM) hosted by the Kingdom of Tonga’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nukualofa, Tonga on 17 – 20 June 2025…
Advancing Border Security and Data-Sharing Collaboration Across the Asia Pacific at the 9th ANDEX Annual Meeting
The Immigration Department of Malaysia, as host and Chair, successfully led the conclusion of the 9th Annual Meeting of the Asian Network for Document Examination (ANDEX) today in Kuala Lumpur,…
Pacific Nations Enhance Migration Data Skills to Address Regional Challenges
Immigration officials from 20 Pacific countries convened in Brisbane from April 28 to May 2, 2025, for a vital training programme focused on migration data collection, analysis, and management. Hosted…
UN Supports Vanuatu to Upgrade its Passenger Data Exchange Systems
This week, the Government of Vanuatu became the third Member State in the Pacific Community to complete a national consultation with the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (CT Travel) Programme….
Artificial intelligence being used to speed up visa processing in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is trialing artificial intelligence to streamline visa processing. The system uses algorithms to check documents, flag suspicious files and provide instant feedback, significantly reducing waiting times….
