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# Getting a VISA for land border crossing in advance? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea
jamesgsmarshal197344 23:02 UTC 31 Jul 2019 | Hello! We're planning a trip for December, and I'd like to cross from Jayapura in Indonesian Papua into Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, via the land border. As far as I can tell, it's not possible to get a VISA-on-arrival for the land border. I've heard that it's possible to get a VISA in Jayapura, however the embassy is only open 4 days a week and could take up to 5 days (!!!) to process. Our timing dictates that we'd be arriving in Jayapura a few days before Christmas so I'm also worried about potential closures during that time. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a tourist VISA for Papua New Guinea ahead of time? I live in west-coast Canada and apparently the only Papuan embassy is on the other side of the continent in DC in the USA. Obviously not something I could stop by to visit. Thanks for any help! |
Laszlo 11:10 UTC 01 Aug 2019 | You should get the visa in advance. The PNG consulate in Jayapura can be difficult to deal with even at the best of times, and I am sure they will take a leasurely break around Christmas and New Year. | 1
jamesgsmarshal197344 21:10 UTC 01 Aug 2019 | I would love to get one in advance, but I'm also asking if anyone knows how to do so :P As far as I can gather, it isn't possible. | 2
Laszlo 21:50 UTC 01 Aug 2019 | Everything is possible but the :P put me off discussing it further. | 3
eddyv 09:00 UTC 26 Aug 2019 | I was in the same situation as you last year. I crossed into PNG from Jayapura and got my visa in advance. I also live in a country (Russia) without a PNG Embassy. You have to apply directly to the PNG Immigration direct by email. About a week later your visa will be ready to collect at the Australian Embassy in Canada. | 4