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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in US:
Ambassador: Evan Jeremy PAKI
Embassy: 1779 Massachussets Avenue NW, #805, Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: [1] (202) 745-3680
Fax: [1] (202) 745-3679

US Diplomatic Representation:
Ambassador: Teddy Taylor
Embassy: Douglas Street, Port Moresby
Mailing Address: 4240 Port Moresby Pl
Telephone: [675] 321-1455
Fax: [675] 321-3423

Embassy and Consulate Web Sites for Papua New Guinea

The PNG Embassy in Washington

U.S Embassy Web Site in Papua New Guinea


FOREIGN RELATIONS

Papua New Guinea's foreign policy reflects close ties with Australia and other traditional allies. Papua New Guinea is by far the largest Pacific Island nation and has traditionally viewed itself as part of the Pacific. However, in recent years it has also been cultivating relations with Asian nations. Its views on international political and economic issues are generally moderate. Papua New Guinea has diplomatic relations with 56 countries.

U.S.-PAPUA NEW GUINEA RELATIONS
The United States and Papua New Guinea established diplomatic relations upon the latter's independence on September 16, 1975. The two nations belong to a variety of regional organizations, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum; the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF); the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC); and the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP).

One of the most successful cooperative multilateral efforts linking the U.S. and Papua New Guinea is the U.S.-Pacific Islands Multilateral Tuna Fisheries Treaty, under which the U.S. grants $18 million per year to Pacific Island parties and the latter provide access for U.S. fishing vessels. The United States has provided significant humanitarian assistance to Papua New Guinea and contributed to the rehabilitation of Bougainville. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds a $1.5 million-per-year HIV/AIDS project in Papua New Guinea and contributed $150,000 to Oro disaster relief efforts. The Pacific Partnership 2008 mission provided humanitarian assistance in Port Moresby and Oro Province. School and health clinic engineering projects were completed and over 25,000 people received medical care. The Pacific Partnership 2010 mission provided humanitarian assistance in Rabaul, East New Britain Province. Health and engineering programs were completed in conjunction with local non-governmental organizations. An ongoing International Military Education and Training (IMET) program and HIV/AIDS training program exists.

The U.S. also supports Papua New Guinea's efforts to protect biodiversity. The U.S. Government supports the International Coral Reef Initiative aimed at protecting reefs in tropical nations such as Papua New Guinea. USAID contributes to the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) focused on preserving coral reefs, fisheries, and food security. Papua New Guinea is one of six CTI countries. U.S. military forces, through Pacific Command (PACOM) in Honolulu, Hawaii, provide training to the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) and have held small-scale joint training exercises. The U.S. provides police and other education and training courses to national security officials. The U.S. also annually sponsors a handful of Papua New Guinea officials and private citizens to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the U.S. firsthand through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and workshops sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Asia Pacific Secretariat (APEC).

The U.S. Peace Corps ceased operations in Papua New Guinea in 2001 due to security concerns. About 2,000 U.S. citizens live in Papua New Guinea, with major concentrations at the headquarters of New Tribes Mission and the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL), both located in the Eastern Highlands Province.

Following the severe sea swells in December 2008, the United States provided $150,000 of humanitarian assistance.

Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Teddy Taylor
Deputy Chief of Mission--Paul Berg
Consular Officer--Ed Fajardo

The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea is located on Douglas Street, Port Moresby (tel. 675-321-1455; fax 675-321-3423). The mailing address is 4240 Port Moresby Pl., U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-4240.


TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Papua New Guinea check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (PGK) kina
Electrical 240 Volts
Telephones Country Code 675, City Code, Port Moresby 3+6D, Les/Manus 47+5D, Mt Hagen 54+5D, Southern Region 64+5D



Papua New Guinea is one of the world's most naturally beautiful countries. Soaring mountain peaks, unspoiled beaches, lush rainforests, unique flora and fauna and the cultural richness of the people combine to make Papua New Guinea an increasingly popular destination for tourists. There is already a well established infrastructure catering successfully for many types of visitor packages but the potential for expansion and improvement is limitless.

The Government has targeted tourism as a priority area for the economic development of the country and for the creation of employment opportunities at rural and urban levels. With the kina at a more reasonable level of exchange since its devaluation and float, Papua New Guinea's many enchanting and remarkable destinations can be within the sights and budgets of many adventurers.

The development and expansion of tourism in Papua New Guinea is assisted by the Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), a statutory organisation established by the Government. The TPA is well equipped with substantial industry knowledge to respond to tourism enquiries. Its activities are mainly directed at the marketing of Papua New Guinea as a tourist destination and as a safe location for hospitality investment.

In line with other development policies, the Government continues to ensure the cultural, social and environmental resources of the country are safeguarded and investment in tourism may attract some degree of interest from the relevant agencies, including, among others, the Department of Environment and Conservation. The TPA is currently promoting new investments in major tourism facilities, such as large-scale resorts. Appropriate packages including financial incentives for investors are available. Planning guidelines and suitable sites have been identified and investors are keenly sought to develop these projects.

The TPA continues to identify new project areas and potential support businesses which cater for tourists. It arranges pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for certain projects. It will also work closely with other agencies to assist in identifying business partners - local or foreign - if necessary, and assist in the licensing and registration clearances with local authorities for your project.

The range and availability of training in the hospitality industry needs to be improved in Papua New Guinea. The Government encourages the development of facilities which will help to train the local workforce. It also welcomes overseas training opportunities and encourages local employers to improve training techniques to enhance the skills of their staff.

Further details and assistance can be obtained from the Tourism Promotion Authority and/or the Investment Promotion Authority.

The Lonely Planet offers these useful Facts for the Traveller to Papua New Guinea.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco.........200 cigarettes 200g of tobacco

Liquor............1 litre

Perfume.........Reasonable for personal use

Cameras.........No restrictions

Film................Reasonable for personal use

Gifts................Duty free allowance up to ngk 200

Currency.........No restrictions

Prohibited: Plants and soil, uncanned foods of animal origin (unless from Australia or New Zealand), and all pig meat from New Zealand.



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