Consulate General of Papua New Guinea

The High Commission in Canberra represents the PNG Government in Australia. It has a number of different functions, including:

• Liaison with the Australian Government concerning issues of bilateral importance such as aid, trade and investment
• Negotiation of treaties and agreements between the Australian and PNG Governments

• Provision of advice to the PNG Government on political, social or economic events or trends in Australia relevant to PNG's interests
• Exchange of views with the Australian Government on regional or global issues of mutual interest or concern

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The official website of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) High Commission in Australia aims to provide a wide range of information on PNG and its relations with Australia, on investment, trade and tourism. It also provides information on the services offered to PNG and Australian citizens by the High Commission and consular establishments in other parts of Australia.

All foreign visitors to PNG need a visa. There are a number of categories depending on the purpose of your visit. Information on the application procedure and the specific requirements for each category of visa are available by clicking here.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is located on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, 160 kilometres north of Cape York. The western half of the island is Irian Jaya or West Papua, a province of Indonesia. PNG consists of both the mainland and some 600 offshore islands. It has a total land area of 462,840 square kilometres (about twice the size of Victoria).

The country is relatively young in geological terms and its geography is very diverse. It is characterised by high mountain ranges, deep valleys and swiftly flowing rivers in the interior and open plains, tropical forests, swampy inlets in the coastal region and lush blue waters.

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