A 30 day tourist visa is available on arrival at Port Moresby and Mount Hagen airports. The fee for this non extendable visa is K10. You will need valid travel documents, sufficient funds for your stay in our country and an airline ticket with a confirmed outbound flight before the expiry date of your visa. 60 day tourist and business visas need to be obtained prior to entry through the nearest PNG Embassy or Representative. Certification or vaccination against yellow fever or cholera is required for travellers over one year of age coming from or through infected areas.
Malaria is the only serious health risk.
Visitors are strongly advised to consult your local doctor or tropical disease clinic to commence anti malarial preparations before arrival. Water quality is within World Health Organization standards in most towns. Bottled water is available. In rural areas it is advisable to boil water at all times. Western cuisine is available in hotels, restaurants, guest houses, lodges and village resorts.