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- Capital
- Port Moresby (POM)
- Dialing Code
- + 675
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +10 hours
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- June - September
- Currency
- Kina (PGK)
Travel Tips
- Pidgin English is commonly spoken. There are more than 800 local dialects and languages
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
- Women should cover their thighs when in public places. Long shorts (down to the knee) or sarongs are fine, as are jeans or slacks. Men should also not wear shorts that are "too short". Swimwear should be reserved for the beach or pool
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 3 - 6
June: 17
July: 23
August: 26
September: 16
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders
- Visa information can be found at the following portal: www.ica.gov.pg. Applications can be lodged online.
Visitor Visa: Tourist
Please select correct visa sub-type before proceeding with online application
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds (K300 a month)
- Passport bio page
Visa Validity
60 days from date of entry
Visa Cost
USD 50
All MSF and online lodgement fees are levied in US Dollars and converted into PNG Kina (using the published conversion rate) prior to finalisation of application registration. The total fees payable will be provided by the system prior entering payment details in the e-Visa portal
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia