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Papua New Guinea information
โน๏ธย General Information about Papua New Guinea
About Papua New Guinea
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (symbol: K), code PGK.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 kinas. Kina is subdivided into 100 toeas. Coins come in denominations of 1 kina and 50, 20, 10 and 5 toeas.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Papua New Guinea. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Papua New Guinea is on average 3.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Papua New Guinea is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 132.48 PGK, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Digicel, Telikom PNG or bmobile-Vodafone. Papua New Guinea uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Papua New Guinea upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Papua New Guinea, dial +, then 675 (the country code for Papua New Guinea), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Papua New Guinea, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 53 .
In Papua New Guinea you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 75 km/h (46 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Papua New Guinea?
12:25:50
13:25:50
๐ย Do I need visa for Papua New Guinea?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Papua New Guinea and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Papua New Guinea?
Temperatures in Papua New Guinea (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Papua New Guinea
๐ย What regulations are in Papua New Guinea?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Controlled drugs such as cannabis and cocaine.
Crocodiles and their derivative products require permission of theConservation and Environment Protection Authority.
Endangered species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
Timber and its derivative products require permission from thePapua New Guinea Forestry Authority.
Geological and fossil materials require Permission of the Minister for Mining.
Gold in pure form or otherwise requires permission from theBank of Papua New Guinea.
Any parts of human skeletons require permission from the head of State, acting on advice.
Pearl-shell oysters require permission from theMinister for Fisheries.
National cultural property requires permission of thePapua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery.
Property acquired in Papua New Guinea through unlawful activity requires permission from the Customs Service.
Pesticides require permission from theConservation and Environment Protection Authority.
Numismatic notes and coins require permission of theBank of Papua New Guinea.
Funds of more than K20,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency requires permission of theBank of Papua New Guinea.
Import regulations
Tobacco:250 cigarettes; or
Tobacco:250 grams of other tobacco products.
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currencies.
Alcohol:Funds of more than SI$50,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currencies.
Currency:Funds of more than SI$50,000 or its foreign equivalent must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:1 litre of perfume.
Other items:New articles up to a value of K1000 for travellers 18 years and over, and K500 for travellers under 18.
Other items:Personal effects not intended for commercial use, such as laptops, sporting equipment, jewellery, toiletries, and cameras.
Counterfeit currency.
Goods produced using prison labour.
Knives that incorporate a lever or spring blade.
Matches containing yellow or white phosphorus.
Parrots, parakeets, or other birds of the Psittacidae family.
High Density Polyethylene plastic bags.
All gaming machines other than poker machines.
Silencers for use with firearms.
Goods that infringe on intellectual property rights.
Animals of all kinds and their semen require permission from theNational Quarantine and Inspection Service.
Fish and the spawn of fish require permission from theNational Quarantine and Inspection Service.
Advertising matter relating to objectionable material requires permission from the Censorship Board.
Controlled drugs, such as cannabis and cocaine, require permission from the Department of Health.
Medicinal and prescription drugs may require permission from theDepartment of Health.
Firearms and ammunition require permission of the Commissioner of Police.
Fireworks require permission from the PNG Customs Service.
Food products must be labelled in accordance with the Food Sanitation Regulation 2007, and may require permission from the Food Sanitation Council.
Goods that, in the opinion of the Minister for Customs, are of a dangerous character and menace to the community, require permission from the Customs Service.
Objectionable goods such as books, films, and other media, require permission from the Censorship Board.
Literature that advocates the overthrow by violence or force of any country requires permission from the Head of State.
Literature that incites disaffection, ill-will, or hostility against the Government or Constitution of Papua New Guinea or its people requires permission of the Minister for Customs.
Pesticides require a permit issued by the Minister for the Environment.
Plumage and skins of birds of paradise, crowned pigeons, and any of the several species of large crested pigeons known as Goura require permission from the Commissioner of Customs.
Poker machines require permission from the National Gaming Control Board.
Rice other than broken rice, glutinous rice, pre-packed meals, or brewers' rice must satisfy the control measures prescribed by the Ministers responsible for trade, health, and agricultural matters.
Radioactive substances require a permit issued by the Minister for the Environment.
Vaccines require permission of the Minister for Health and the Director of Agriculture.
Health regulations
Zika outbreaks have been reported in Papua New Guinea. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Papua New Guinea. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCZika Virus in Papua New Guinea.
Dengue cases have been reported in Papua New Guinea. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Papua New Guinea. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.