How to get a Papua New Guinea visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Papua New Guinea.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Papua New Guinea.

Processing time15 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$410

Processing time15 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$410

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Travel itinerary.
Papua New Guinea currently does not have an embassy in Egypt, Egyptians can get their visa from the nearest country.

This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Papua New Guinea for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
This visa type also allows foreigners to visit their friends and relatives who hold permanent residence in the country.
If you are visiting someone in the country, a letter of invitation from your host should be provided. The letter must be certified by the appropriate authorities.
Holders of this visa are permitted to attend festivals and events taking place in the country.
A letter from your employer in Egypt is required. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
Applicants of this visa should note that they are not allowed to receive payments for the services they render in the country.
Foreigners traveling to Papua New Guinea are expected to be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country.
Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate and a letter of consent signed by both their parents.
Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Foreigners applying for this visa are business people who have the intention of creating new and developing existing business relationships with their partners in the country.
Businessmen and businesswomen in Papua New Guinea can negotiate and sign contracts with their partners.
During your time in the country, you can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to your profession.
A letter of invitation from the inviting company in Papua New Guinea is required. The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the applicant’s trip.
The letter must who will bear the cost of the applicant’s expenses in the country.
A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required. The letter should state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
Proof of previous trade relations between the companies involved should be provided, if any.
Before traveling to the country, you are advised to receive vaccination against yellow fever, measles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and polio.
You are not allowed to engage in any other activities asides the ones declared.

The Korowai tribe of south-eastern Papua could be one of the last surviving tribes in the world engaging in cannibalism.

Papua was formerly called Irian Jaya.

Papua New Guinea lies on the Australian continental plate but it is typically classed as part of Oceania.

No, Papua New Guinea is not an African country.

Violent crimes including robbery, carjacking, and sexual assault are prominent in Papua New Guinea.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Papua New Guinea visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.