Visa on Arrival for US Citizens and other citizens of the countries listed  Visa on Arrival Eligible Country List

 

Visa Requirements

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Papua New Guinea, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Papua New Guinea Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Papua New Guinea, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Two (2) fully completed and signed Papua New Guinea Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip airline tickets
  5. Brief report on PNG-based company or on-going business in PNG.
  6. Recent Annual Report of parent company
  7. Complete bio-data (resume) of the applicant
  8. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Papua New Guinea, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

Tourist Visa$10.25 per visa
Business Visa – Single Entry$256.50 per visa
Business Visa – Multiple Entry$256.50 per visa

Visa Information

Processing time is usually 5 business days. Religious visit visas may take up to 5 months

The PNG tourist visa is usually valid for a single entry within six months from issue date, for stay of maximum two months.

The business visa is usually issued for a single entry, valid for six months from date of issue, for a stay of three weeks.

Multiple entry business visas are usually valid for one year from issue date, for a stay of up to 8 weeks.

Travel for religious or volunteer work requires approval from the Immigration Department in Port Moresby; your sponsoring organization in PNG must obtain this approval for you (allow up to 4 months).

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