Papua New Guinea
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
South Africa and Papua New Guinea do not have permanent missions in the respective countries. Diplomatic relations were established in 1994 on RSA's return to the Commonwealth.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Papua
New Guinea
The South African High Commission in Suva, Fiji may be contacted for any enquiries.
Chargé
d'Affaires
Mr B S Thamaga
South African High Commission
Papua
New Guinea Representation in South Africa
H E Ms W A Kiap
High Commissioner designate
Papua New Guinea has no representation in South Africa. The Australian Diplomatic Representatives are in charge of the Consular interests of Papua New Guinea in the Republic of South Africa.
Travel
Info
Visa requirements for South Africans
Refer to the Australian Diplomatic Representatives in charge of the Consular interests of Papua New Guinea in the Republic of South Africa.
Health
Requirements
None for tourists.
Applicants for a work permit/permanent residence require a comprehensive medical examination. Contact should be made with the nearest High Commission (London) for details.
For further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
Papua New Guinea has a tropical climate and warm seas. It is generally hot and humid. There are distinct wet and dry seasons and the timing varies from one region to another. There are "micro-climates" in the highlands. The most common wet season falls between November and April and the dry season between May and October.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency Info
The unit of currency is the Kina, which is freely convertible.
For current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
South Africa has invested in mining ventures in Papua New Guinea.
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa and Papua New Guinea, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
