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Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of South Africa

Citizens of South Africa need an e-visa to travel to Papua New Guinea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 10 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $72, government fee included.

For citizens of South Africa: the passport opens 60 countries visa-free; Pretoria — Port Moresby: ≈ 12,340 km, about 16 hours of flying.

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How much does a Papua New Guinea visa cost for citizens of South Africa?

Tourist, 60 days, single entry · Valid for: 180 daysGovernment fee: $50 · Valid for: 180 days$195
Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $50$72
Tourist, 60 days, single entryGovernment fee: $50$75
Business, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $240$255
Business, multiple entryGovernment fee: $400 · Valid for: 365 days$425
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Can I travel to Papua New Guinea without a visa on a South Africa passport?

No: citizens of South Africa need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $72, with no embassy visit.

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Papua New Guinea visa rules at a glance

  • With a South Africa passport you can visit 60 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 39 with an e-visa; 70 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the South Africa passport ranks 96th of 199.
  • South Africa passport: visa-free access to 60 countries; Papua New Guinea passport: 37.
  • Citizens of South Africa and Papua New Guinea can travel together visa-free to 34 countries, for example: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Angola, Rwanda, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Palestine, Gambia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Citizens of Papua New Guinea, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to South Africa. South Africa visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea

Travelling to Papua New Guinea: good to know

  • Pretoria — Port Moresby: about 12,340 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 16 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.
  • Local time: Pretoria 12:00 — Port Moresby 21:00.
  • Local currency: Papua New Guinean Kina.
  • Languages: English, Hiri Motu, and Tok Pisin.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ PGK 4.49.
  • Papua New Guinea is the 173rd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of South Africa.
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How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Papua New Guinea

Visa rules for Papua New Guinea for citizens of countries bordering South Africa:

Official portal: ica.gov.pg

How to get a Papua New Guinea visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Pretoria — Port Moresby?

About 16 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 12,340 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Papua New Guinea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.

Do citizens of Papua New Guinea need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Papua New Guinea, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to South Africa.

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