Tourist Visa:

Tourists are required to have a visa to enter Papua New Guinea (PNG). Currently a 60-day tourist visa is available upon arrival for nationals of many countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, UK, USA and most western European countries at Port Moresby airport.

To acquire a visa upon arrival, you will need a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, an onward airline ticket with confirmed bookings and Kina cash. Alternatively, you may acquire your visa prior to leaving your home country with either the nearest PNG High Commission or in some cases at the Australian Embassy in your country.
Business

Business Visa:

If on Business there are varying categories of business visas depending on entry and work requirements. To obtain a business visa it is usual to have a sponsorship letter from the company that you will be visiting. Business visas usually cost around AU$250 and are valid for multiple entry.

Sample Business Letter

If a business letter is required for a business visa, please include the following items within your letter:

• Full name of the traveller
• Full itinerary of the traveller (dates of trip, cities/countries of stay)
• Reason for the trip
• Name of organization/persons with whom the traveller will meet
• Statement that the organization takes financial responsibility for the traveller

General

Tourist and Easy Visa Permits (EVPs) are around AU$13, valid for single entry only. EVPs are primarily for business visitors involved in pre-arranged group events such as trade displays, seminars, conferences, official functions, etc. Intending visitors are advised to check with a PNG High Commission or Consulate on prices and conditions of each category of visa prior to departure.

In Australia, visas normally take four working days to process (be aware of public holidays). It also should be noted that PNG Consulates will not take personal cheques. They will only accept cash or company cheques and, in some cases, credit cards.

It is recommended that the visa be obtained prior to leaving Australia, although a 60-day tourist visa is available on arrival at Port Moresby and Mount Hagen airports. The fee for the non-extendable tourist visa if obtained in PNG is K125.00

You will need valid travel documents, sufficient funds for your stay and an airline ticket with a confirmed outbound flight before the expiry date of your visa.

Click to link to the Papua New Guinea High Commission in Australia:
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