Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue

Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has asked for further dialogue with the United States over a new visa bond policy that places a substantial financial requirement on ordinary business and tourism travel. The bond can reach US$20,000, marking a significant increase in the cost for affected travelers.

Papua New Guinea is among the countries covered by the expanded US visa bond programme. The move has prompted concern in Port Moresby, with Marape signaling a preference for engagement with Washington over the new arrangement.

Key Events

  • Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape called for further dialogue with the United States over the new visa bond policy.
  • The US visa bond requirement for business and tourism travel was set as high as US$20,000.
  • Papua New Guinea was among the countries affected by the expanded visa bond programme.
  • The policy applies to ordinary business and tourism travel to the United States.