Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Papua New Guinea
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Papua New Guinean Visa.
Papua New Guinea Visa for Ghanaians
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3 – 4 weeks | 90 days |
| Business visa | 3 – 4 weeks | 90 days |
| Work visa | 3 – 4 weeks | Variable |
General Requirements for Papua New Guinea Visa
Papua New Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons intending to visit Papua New Guinea for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit family and friends while on this visa.
- All visitors to Papua New Guinea must carry a valid passport.
- Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter into Papua New Guinea.
- Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in the country.
- This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
Papua New Guinea Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Papua New Guinea for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
- If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
- If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
Papua New Guinea Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of taking up paid employment in Papua New Guinea.
- Before initiating the visa application process, ensure you have been offered a job in the country.
- A letter confirming that the applicant of this visa has been offered employment by an employer in the country is required.
- A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee should be submitted during the visa application process.
- The applicant’s employer in Papua New Guinea should provide proof that there was no citizen of Papua New Guinea willing and available to take up the job before you were offered the job.
- Proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to nationals of the country is required.
- Applicants who do not have the right qualification that matches the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
- A police certificate which shows that the applicant has a clean criminal record is required.
- An official letter approved by the Ministry of Labor and Employment in Papua New Guinea should be provided.
Papua New Guinea Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Work visa
100.00 (USD)