Visa on Arrival for US Citizens and other citizens of the countries listed Visa on Arrival Eligible Country List
Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
- 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.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Papua New Guinea Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- Copy of round trip airline tickets
Business Visa
- 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.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Papua New Guinea Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- Copy of round trip airline tickets
- Brief report on PNG-based company or on-going business in PNG.
- Recent Annual Report of parent company
- Complete bio-data (resume) of the applicant
- 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:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- 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).