PNG Visa

[Sue9]

We are booked on Pacific Eden 2016 PNG and Solomons. Do we need to get a visa for these destinations or are these arranged on board.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Sue

[suexxx]

Hi. When we did PNG the cruise line did it & charged it to our account. Suexxx

[Sue9]

Thanks Sue, I wasn't sure what happened with the visas's. Still a while before we go, but like to get on top of things. LOL!

 

Sue

[aussiecruiser275]

We are booked on Pacific Eden 2016 PNG and Solomons. Do we need to get a visa for these destinations or are these arranged on board.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Sue

 

I know visa restrictions for Australians got more strict from the 1st Jan 2015 . When you flew into PNG you used to be able to get them upon arrival FOC but now they had to be arranged prior to departure at a fee at the PNG consulate or embassy in Australia

 

I only know as I had to apply for one earlier this year for work.

 

Whether this has changed the rules for cruise ship passengers I don't know, however I would imagine it would. The cruise ship company should know as the rules are somewhat different for cruise ship passenger than when flying.

 

I would love to know because I am contemplating PNG for 2017 for a cruise.

 

Have fun on the cruise.

[Birder1]

I just returned from a PNG cruise (albeit, on Princess & I am American).

 

Princess simply charged all passengers $6(AUD?) & we didn't have to surrender our passports for the visa. In fact, I chased-down the PNG immigration officer (onboard) to obtain a stamp (showing only entry to PNG - no exit!). My fellow Australians had the same experience.

 

Hope this helps. 😀

[aussiecruiser275]

We are booked on Pacific Eden 2016 PNG and Solomons. Do we need to get a visa for these destinations or are these arranged on board.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Sue

 

don't know if the attached helps

 

http://www.papuanewguinea.travel/passportvisainfo

[Sue9]

Thanks so much for your input everyone. Much appreciated.

 

Sue