PNG Visa Requirements |
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All people wishing to travel to Papua New Guinea for work, business, study or tourism purposes must have an entry permit/Visa to enter the country.
Visas can be obtained from your nearest PNG diplomatic mission and issued for single or multiple entries depending on the purpose of the visit.
Visa on arrival is available to eligible foreign nationals (listed below) at Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport:
***Requirements can change at very short notice, best to check before travelling: www.immigration.gov.pg/visa.html***
Visas can be obtained from your nearest PNG diplomatic mission and issued for single or multiple entries depending on the purpose of the visit.
Visa on arrival is available to eligible foreign nationals (listed below) at Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport:
- All Pacific countries
- All Western European countries
- All Americans
- New Zealand
- Israel
***Requirements can change at very short notice, best to check before travelling: www.immigration.gov.pg/visa.html***
PNG Vaccinations
Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing. There is a risk of the below listed diseases in Papua New Guinea:
Hepatitis A - through contaminated food or water.
Typhoid - through contaminated food or water. Recommended for most travelers, especially if you plan to visit smaller cities or rural areas.
Hepatitis B - through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products.
Malaria - talk to your doctor about the best preventative measures against malaria.
Rabies - present in bats in Papua New Guinea. However, it is not a major risk to most travelers.
Hepatitis A - through contaminated food or water.
Typhoid - through contaminated food or water. Recommended for most travelers, especially if you plan to visit smaller cities or rural areas.
Hepatitis B - through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products.
Malaria - talk to your doctor about the best preventative measures against malaria.
Rabies - present in bats in Papua New Guinea. However, it is not a major risk to most travelers.
Government Travel Advice
Citizens of the USA - http://travel.state.gov
Citizens of Australia - http://smartraveller.gov.au
Citizens of New Zealand - https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/papua-new-guinea
Citizens of the UK - www.gov.uk
Citizens of Australia - http://smartraveller.gov.au
Citizens of New Zealand - https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/papua-new-guinea
Citizens of the UK - www.gov.uk
Arriving in Lae
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NEW Lae Nadzab Tomadachi Airport now open
A regional airport located at Nadzab 42 kilometres (26 miles) outside of Lae along the Highlands Highway. It is served by both private and regional aircraft with domestic flights. Contact Airport Manager P.O. Box 1978 Lae 411 Morobe Province Tel: +675 475 3095 Fax: +675 475 3108 Email: |
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NADZAB Transport
Guard Dog Security (transport service)
Tel: +675 475 1069
Fax: +675 475 1008
Web: Home - Guard Dog Security (guarddogpng.com)
Car Hire
AVIS, Budget, Hertz and #1 Car Hire all operate from the airport.
Guard Dog Security (transport service)
Tel: +675 475 1069
Fax: +675 475 1008
Web: Home - Guard Dog Security (guarddogpng.com)
Car Hire
AVIS, Budget, Hertz and #1 Car Hire all operate from the airport.
Useful Links
PNG Travel: www.papuanewguinea.travel
Lonely Planet: www.lonelyplanet.com/papua-new-guinea
Trip Advisor forum: www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowForum-g294115-i3592-Papua_New_Guinea.html
World Travel Guide: www.worldtravelguide.net/papua-new-guinea
Virtual Tourist - Warnings & Dangers: www.virtualtourist.com
Wiki Travel: wikitravel.org/en/Papua_New_Guinea
Lonely Planet: www.lonelyplanet.com/papua-new-guinea
Trip Advisor forum: www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowForum-g294115-i3592-Papua_New_Guinea.html
World Travel Guide: www.worldtravelguide.net/papua-new-guinea
Virtual Tourist - Warnings & Dangers: www.virtualtourist.com
Wiki Travel: wikitravel.org/en/Papua_New_Guinea
