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# Getting a Papua New Guinea Visa Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
patrick_l_h 01:08 UTC 17 Jul 2008 | Hi I am Irish and I am going to travel to Papua New Guinea I was wondering what was the story with getting a Visa I am just getting a one way flight into the country and then getting a boat to Indonesia and up through Asia. So I am wondering where should I get a Visa in Port Moresby also do we have to pay an entry fee??? I f no-one knows the answer who can I ring to find out? |
Laszlo 02:42 UTC 17 Jul 2008 | National IRELAND (REPUBLIC OF) (IE) Destination PAPUA NEW GUINEA (PG) Passport (valid at least 6 months on arrival) required. Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic or business stay of max. 60 days in any 12 months at: - Jackson's Int. Airport; or - Daru; or - Kagamuga Airport, Mt Hagen Fee: PGK 100.- for tourist visa and PGK 500.- for business visa. If entering at any other port of entry, an "uplift letter" issued by the office of the Director-General is required. However, it is recommended to obtain visa prior to arrival. Passenger must hold: - return or onward ticket; and - sufficient funds to cover stay. Source So in short, you should be able to get a visa on arrival, BUT you must have an onward ticket. This is unfortunately a standard requirement for all South Pacific countries, and a pain if you plan to leave overland. | 1