Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, please be aware that there may be delays in visa processing times because of embassy office closures from 24th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
Papua New Guinea Short Term Business Visa
Overview
This visa is for individuals who intend to visit Papua New Guinea to conduct permissible business activities and attend meetings that do not constitute labour or employment. To be issued this visa, persons entering Papua New Guinea must be engaged in one of the following business activities:
- Attend business meetings;
- Attend workshops and conferences;
- Facilitating in a workshop or conference or Training;
- Conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiations;
- To negotiate or discuss the set-up, expansion or wind-up of a business in Papua New Guinea;
- To carry out any business with the authorised representatives of an overseas company, body or person;
- Job interview and recruitment of manpower or
- Tour guides and operators
This visa is valid for multiple entries for 12 months, with a maximum stay of 60 days per visit
Eligibility
Am I eligible for this visa?
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- A passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure.
- There must be no record of visa rejection within the last six months.
- A passport must contain at least two blank visa pages.
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