Papua New Guinea
Note
On receipt of a stamped, self-addressed envelope, the High Commission can supply information sheets on how to apply for visas for Papua New Guinea. The information below should be considered as a guide, as visa requirements may be subject to change at short notice.
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after entry required by all.Visas
Required by all.Types of visa and cost
Tourist: US$12 Business (multiple-entry): US$301 Costs vary for special categories of visitors (including consultants, yachtsmen and those engaged in medical, research or expedition activities). There will also be charges for extensions and costs incurred in processing documents.Validity
Up to 60 days for tourists; up to 12 months for business trips with 60 days maximum per stay. Details of renewals or extensions are available from the Embassy or High Commission.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information. In emergency cases, Tourist visas can be obtained at Jackson International Airport in Port Moresby or at Mount Hagen on arrival, but only for a maximum period of 60 days in any 12-month period, which cannot be extended. However, visitors are strongly advised to obtain visas in advance (which is also the cheaper option).Application requirements
Tourist: (a) Completed application form (one per passport submitted). (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport with minimum one year remaining validity from date of entry. (d) Return ticket. (e) Postal applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped, registered envelope. (f) Fee, payable by postal order or bank drafts if applying by post or in cash if applying in person. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Confirmed itinerary from travel agent. (h) Detailed letter in support of application covering curriculum vitae and confirmation of ongoing project in Papua New Guinea. (i) For visas issued at the airport, a letter of guarantee from sponsor must have been sent in advance to the Director of Immigration at the airport. Contact the nearest Papua New Guinea representative office for further information.Working days required
48 hours minimum for Business and Tourist visas. Temporary residence visas take up to six weeks or more. It is advisable for visa applications to be made one week or more before departure date, depending on type of visa.Temporary residence
Available for those entering for employment purposes, usually professional persons or those undertaking research, consultancy, etc. Applications should be made to the nearest High Commission or Embassy in the first instance.
Test required for anyone applying for work or residency permit
PGK30 is levied on international flights. Children under two years of age and passengers not leaving the airport are exempt.
Papua New Guinea High Commission in the UK
14 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR, UK
Tel: (020) 7930 0922/7.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1600.Papua New Guinea Embassy in the USA
1779 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 805, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 745 3680.
Website: www.pngembassy.org
Law and order remains poor or very poor in many parts of the country. But most visits to Papua New Guinea are trouble-free.
Outbreaks of tribal fighting may occur without warning in the Highland Provinces and in particular in the Southern Highlands and Enga Provinces.
In the cities of Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen armed carjackings, assaults, robbery, random shootings and serious sexual assaults are common. All visitors are advised to be extra vigilant whilst traveling in these cities, particularly during the hours of darkness.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
