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# visa Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea
donbrisbane 11:41 UTC 27 Feb 2014 | just an update on the on going "spat" between png and australia,it now seems that all australians as of march 1st, will need a visa before entering png,this includes tourists....in a nutshell due to this crazy political standoff,australians will need to get visa at consulates before going!!!! hope this helps......hope this does not last too long....ms bishop! |
majordom 14:19 UTC 27 Feb 2014 | note this is only for australians ! other countries nationals (US UK etc) can still get visa on arrival which is now free | 1
Laszlo 02:47 UTC 28 Feb 2014 | Just out of curiosity, what's the standoff about? AU and PNG used to be best friends. | 2
majordom 03:12 UTC 28 Feb 2014 | PNG wants a mutual agreement with australia so PNG citizens can get visa on arrival note also cruise ship passengers of any nationality are not affected as they have special arrangements for visits | 3
Laszlo 03:16 UTC 28 Feb 2014 | Oops, I can see how that wish by PNG has lead here. | 4
danceswithgoats 10:26 UTC 02 Mar 2014 | It seems Australian Government is determined to piss off not only PNG but New Zealand , they seem to forget that these 2 nations have fought side by side with us, but sadly are now being treated like 2nd class nations while Abbott etc suck up to USA and try and big note themselves on the world stage . Bring on the next election so we can hopefully repair our relations with our neighbours. | 5
lanterns 03:50 UTC 06 Mar 2014 | Oh dear, the timing of my trip is becoming so bad it's almost comical! | 6
wksamoa 06:35 UTC 06 Mar 2014 | Looks like its official since March 1st http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/238143/png-puts-into-force-new-visa-rules-for-australian-travellers | 7