How to Apply for a Visa: Papua New Guinea
You will need a visa for entry into PNG. While visas upon arrival were available pre-Covid, at this time, you must apply in advance.
The good news is that the process for applying for a visa to Papua New Guinea is easy! Click on this link and then:
* Click on Visitor (at the top of the page)
* Click on Apply
* Complete the application process
How to Apply for a Visa: Australia
Most of you will be connecting through Australia and some may be spending a few days there. If you are staying long enough to leave the airport (including overnight stays as well as layovers where you must go through customs and re-check in), you will need a visa to enter Australia.
At this time, vaccinated U.S. and Canadian citizens, staying for fewer than 90 days, are eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The cost is $20 Australian. If you do not qualify for an ETA, you will need to apply for a Visitor Visa. Information for that can be found here.
To apply for any visa, click on this link to create an ImmiAccount. Select the type of visa that you need and complete the application process. Note that processing times are from 1 – 20 days.
UK ETA – for anyone transiting through the UK
Effective January 8, 2025, all U.S. citizens transiting the UK or traveling to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conference, or short-term study for 6 months or less will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to travel.
Here is a link to information on the ETA. The cost is 10 euros per person and can be paid by credit card. Note that processing can take up to three days or more.
The easiest way to apply is to use the phone app UK ETA. To use the app, you will need a photo of your passport and a photo of yourself. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, you can apply online rather than using the phone app. Here is a link with information for the application process.