Basic Travel Requirements for Emiratis visiting
Papua New Guinea
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Papua New Guinean Visa.
- An International passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- Must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Papua New Guinea Visa for Emiratis
Facts about Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is one of the untapped tourist destinations in the world. The country offers various exciting activities for anyone who dares to visit. Visitors in the country can enjoy partaking in activities such as surfing, diving, hiking and fishing in various destinations. You can take daring dives at Kimbe Bay, Kavieng, Madang or Alotau, enjoy surfing through the waves in places such as Hula Beach, Milne Bay, Bougainville, and East New Britain or trek through the Kokoda Track.
Tourism in Papua New Guinea is a fledgling industry with a very strong potential due to the abundance of activities to do in the country. Approximately 184,000 foreign visitors visit Papua New Guinea yearly.
Foreigners are prohibited from taking fruits, vegetables and animal products with them into Papua New Guinea. If anyone is found in homosexual acts, such a person could be imprisoned for up to 14 years. Stay away from marijuana and other narcotics, if you are found in possession or using these drugs, you will be imprisoned for a long period of time.
Types of Papua New Guinea Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | 30 days | 60 days |
| Tourist visa | 30 days | 60 days |
General Requirements for Papua New Guinea Visa
- An International passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date.
- Must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
- A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Medical Insurance.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Papua New Guinea Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Papua New Guinean business visa is for persons intending to travel to the country for business purposes.
- This visa type is a single-entry visa and it is valid for 60 days.
- The country is blessed with an abundance of natural resources.
- The rewards of doing business in Papua New Guinea can be immense, but at times so too are the challenges.
- When working in Papua New Guinea in a business capacity, it is important to closely observe the customs and proper business etiquette of the country.
- It is important for any organisation or individual looking to do business in Papua New Guinea to understand they will need to demonstrate a commitment to the long-term goals of their business partners, stakeholders and Papua New Guinea as a whole, if they wish to succeed in their endeavors.
- Applicants intending to carry on business in Papua New Guinea must register with the Registrar of Companies.
- Applicants are required to have tax registration number. The Internal Revenue Commission requires a copy of the ROC/IPA registration before issuing a tax registration number.
- Applicants meeting up with host country in Papua New Guinea are required to provide an invitation letter from the host company.
Papua New Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Papua New Guinea visa is for visa applicants visiting the country for tourism purposes.
- As a tourist, you are required to apply for a visitor entry permit.
- The PNG tourist visa is valid for stays of up to 60 days, with extensions available for an additional 30 days.
- Papua New Guinea is located in Oceania, it is a region central to the Tropical Pacific Ocean.
- Papua New Guinea’s customs laws prevent you from bringing drugs, prescription medicines, weapons, firearms, censored films, and obscene literature into Papua New Guinea.
- Restrictions governing the importation of all domestic pets such as cats/dogs into Papua New Guinea are also strictly enforced.
- There is no limit on the amount of currency that you can bring into Papua New Guinea, but you will need to declare amounts over K20,000.
- Goods that you declare will be inspected by a security officer, who will assess the level of risk associated with the goods. In most cases, goods that are low risk will be returned to you after the inspection. However, if a security officer deems the goods to have some risk you can pay for the goods to be treated, pay to export the goods, or voluntarily dispose of the goods.
- Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against malaria, polio, measles, hepatitis A and pertussis. Proof of vaccination must be provided.
- Organized tours booked through travel agencies remain the safest means to visit Papua New Guinea.
- Avoid using local taxis or buses, known as Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs). Rely on your sponsor or hotel to arrange for hotel transportation or a rental car.
- Exercise a high degree of caution in Bougainville. Law enforcement in this area is limited, and tourist and transportation facilities are inadequate.
- Avoid areas near the Panguna mine that have been officially designated ”no-go zones” by the Autonomous Government of Bougainville.
- Exercise caution when walking or hiking off marked roads and trails.
Papua New Guinea Visa Fees
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Papua New Guinea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
United Arab Emirates
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UAE has no Embassy of Papua New Guinea. Emiratis who wish to visit the country should go to the nearest country with a representation