Papua New Guinea visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting Papua New Guinea

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Papua New Guinean Visa.


  • Valid passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Correctly completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background showing the full face. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that the applicant can cater for himself/herself while in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance with sufficient coverage for medical insurance. This should be valid for the duration of the applicant’s stay in the country.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Papua New Guinea Visa for Kenyans

Facts about Papua New Guinea


Papua New Guinea is one of the untapped tourist destinations in the world. The country offers various exciting activities for anyone who dares to visit. Visitors in the country can enjoy partaking in activities such as surfing, diving, hiking and fishing in various destinations. You can take daring dives at Kimbe Bay, Kavieng, Madang or Alotau, enjoy surfing through the waves in places such as Hula Beach, Milne Bay, Bougainville, and East New Britain or trek through the Kokoda Track.
 
Tourism in Papua New Guinea is a fledgling industry with a very strong potential due to the abundance of activities to do in the country. Approximately 184,000 foreign visitors visit Papua New Guinea yearly.
 
Foreigners are prohibited from taking fruits, vegetables and animal products with them into Papua New Guinea. If anyone is found in homosexual acts, such a person could be imprisoned for up to 14 years. Stay away from marijuana and other narcotics, if you are found in possession or using these drugs, you will be imprisoned for a long period of time.

Women travelers are advised to avoid walking alone around the country.

Types of Papua New Guinea Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 working days 180 days
Business visa 15 working days 180 days
Work visa 15 working days 180 days
Transit visa 15 working days 24 hours

General Requirements for Papua New Guinea Visa


  • Valid passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages for necessary stamps.
  • Correctly completed visa application form which has been signed where necessary by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background showing the full face. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Bank statement from the previous three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof that the applicant can cater for himself/herself while in the country.
  • Valid travel insurance with sufficient coverage for medical insurance. This should be valid for the duration of the applicant’s stay in the country.
  • Confirmed accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Papua New Guinea Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Work visa

160.00 (USD)

Transit visa

160.00 (USD)

Papua New Guinea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya


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Frequently Asked Questions


Are there still cannibals in Papua New Guinea??

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


What was Papua previously known as??

Papua was formerly called Irian Jaya.


Is New Guinea in Asia or Australia??
Papua New Guinea lies on the Australian continental plate but is typically classed as part of Oceania.

Is Papua New Guinea an African country??

No, Papua New Guinea is not an African country.


Is Papua New Guinea safe for tourists??

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