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.
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Papua New Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who are visiting Papua New Guinea for sightseeing, relaxation, recreation purposes.
  • Kenyans whose intention of traveling to the country is to visit their friends and relatives are eligible for this visa.
  • Those who are visiting their friends and relatives in the country are required to provide a letter of invitation from their host. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • Foreigners who have an interest in any festival or event taking place in the country are free to attend.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer written on the company’s letterhead is required. The letter should indicate the applicant’s job status, length of employment, and duration of the leave.
  • A copy of your Kenyan stay permit should be presented.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both the parents of the minor should also be provided.
  • Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of your visa is required.
  • The receipt that shows payment for visa application has been made should be provided.
  • Foreigners cannot take up work or be paid for the services they render while they are in the country.
  • You are expected to abide by all the rules of this visa.
  • Applicants of this visa must be vaccinated against yellow fever before traveling to the country.

Papua New Guinea Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Business Visa is for business travelers who aim to foster and develop the relationship between the applicant’s company and the host company.
  • Kenyans can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partner companies in Papua New Guinea.
  • Foreigners are allowed to attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits during their time in the country.
  • Letter of invitation from the host company is required. The letter should state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the applicant’s visit. The valid contact information of the company should also be stated in the letter.
  • If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer in Kenya should be provided. The letter should confirm the awareness and allowance of the applicant’s business leave. The duration and the purpose of the leave should be stated in the letter.
  • The business letter from the applicant’s employer should state whether the host company or the applicant’s company would be responsible for the applicant’s finances.
  • If you are traveling with a minor, the unabridged original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided.
  • Proof that the applicant is free of any contagious or communicable diseases.
  • Receipt of paid visa application fee should be provided.
  • Proof of the vaccination against yellow fever is required.

Papua New Guinea Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of taking up paid employment in Papua New Guinea.
  • Before initiating the visa application process, ensure you have been offered a job in the country.
  • A letter confirming that the applicant of this visa has been offered employment by an employer in the country is required.
  • A copy of the employment contract signed by both the employer and the employee should be submitted during the visa application process.
  • The applicant’s employer in Papua New Guinea should provide proof that there was no citizen of Papua New Guinea willing and available to take up the job before you were offered the job.
  • Proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage paid to nationals of the country is required.
  • Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification that matches the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
  • A police certificate which shows that the applicant has a clean criminal record is required.
  • An official letter approved by the Ministry of Labor and Employment in Papua New Guinea should be provided.

Papua New Guinea Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreigners who intend to make stopovers in Papua New Guinea.
  • Applicant’s of this visa may also have the intention of transiting through Papua New Guinea to their destination country.
  • Visa and other entry permits to the destination country are required.
  • Flight ticket of the destination country should also be provided.
  • Proof of clean criminal record is required before the applicant is issued this visa.
  • A medical report which shows that you are free of any contagious disease should be provided.
  • The receipt that shows that payment has been made for visa application is required.
  • Underaged children should ensure they submit the original copy of their birth certificate. This should be accompanied by a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.

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.