Update To Entry Visa Procedures

From 1 July 2011, the Business category will comprise the following:

• *New Visa Class - Short-term Single entry:

• Persons entering PNG for a single visit (to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiation). Available on arrival for eligible passport holders, or on application at any PNG Diplomatic Mission before travel, thirty (30) days stay validity per visa, employment prohibited, extension of this visa prohibited. A fee of K250 is payable with each visa/entry.

  *Revised - Short-term Multiple entry:

• Persons entering PNG on multiple visits during a single twelve month period (to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiation). Application at any PNG Diplomatic Mission only, not available on arrival, twelve months validity from date of first entry, sixty days stay validity per visit, employment prohibited, extension of this visa for stays beyond sixty (60) days prohibited. A fee of K500 will apply for each visa. 

WHERE TO APPLY

Short-term Single entry visa – Application on arrival at Jackson’s Airport for eligible passport holders or at any PNG Diplomatic Mission before travel. Letter from business associate in PNG indicating purpose of visit, duration of stay, location of business, and proposed frequency of visits;  and evidence of return/on-going ticket. 

Short-term Multiple entry visa - Application form, passport and supporting documents should be lodged at any PNG Diplomatic mission.  

EXTENSION OF STAY - Extensions are prohibited for these visas.