Visa Information
Visa on Arrival for most nationalities for 60 days.
VOA at Port Moresby airport. Bring passport photos and return ticket.
- Most linguistically diverse country on earth — 800+ languages.
- Very limited tourist infrastructure.
- Travel with organized tours for safety and logistics.
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Safety & Health
Port Moresby and Lae have high violent crime rates — do not walk alone. Tribal areas can have inter-tribal conflict. Organized tours to Highlands, Sepik River, and islands are safer. This is genuine frontier travel.
- Raskol (gang) robberies in cities.
- Overcharging foreigners.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
- Drink bottled water.
- Very limited medical facilities outside Port Moresby.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis essential.
- Rabies for remote areas.
High crime in cities. Tribal conflicts in highlands. Very limited infrastructure. Travel with organized tours. Medical evacuation insurance essential.
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Cultural Tips
- Experience the Goroka Show or Mount Hagen Show — extraordinary tribal festivals.
- Explore the Sepik River for traditional art and culture.
- Try mumu (earth oven feast) and fresh seafood.
- Don't travel independently in cities — use organized transport.
- Don't photograph without permission — some believe cameras steal spirits.
- Don't wander off established routes.
Not traditional. Small tips for guides appreciated.
Casual and practical. Modest in villages.
Christian majority alongside traditional animist beliefs. Both are deeply felt. Respect local customs and taboos.
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