• Language(s): English, Pidgin, Hiri Motu, several hundred local languages
• Capital City: Port Moresby
• Local Time: GMT +10
• Currency: Kina (PGK 1 = 100 Toea)
• Notes: PGK: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
• Coins: PGK: 1. Toea: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
• Dialling Code: 675
• Electricity: 240V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months from date of arrival.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Papua New Guinea
2) Persons holding resident status & a valid re-entry permit

• Mount Hagen (HGU)
• Port Moresby Jacksons International (POM)

Papua New Guinea is a developing country in the Southwest Pacific. The capital is Port Moresby. Tourist facilities outside major towns are limited.

CRIME: While most visits to Papua New Guinea are trouble-free, the country has a high crime rate. Numerous visitors have been victims of violent crime in recent years, and they have sometimes suffered severe injuries. Carjackings, armed robberies, and stoning of vehicles are problems in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen.

Climate: Generally warm to hot in coastal areas and cooler in the highlands. Weather patterns vary greatly because of mountain and valley features. Many regions attract heavy annual rainfall. However Port Moresby is comparatively dry.

Clothing: Sturdy shoes and sweaters are recommended for highland regions.