The mission of the U.S. Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Konedobu Port Moresby, N.C.D. Papua New Guinea. Phone: +675 308-9100. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm excluding official holidays

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States, unless exempt by country-specific agreements. If it isn’t, you must get a new passport before applying for a visa.

For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the ...

The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit offers a broad range of services to U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. These services include: passport services, notarials, travel enrollment, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, voting in U.S. elections, and more.

Pacific City Connect Initiative prioritizes the establishment of Sister City partnerships between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States, fostering enduring connections that span economic, cultural, educational, and environmental spheres. The grantee will facilitate reciprocal visits between American and PNG city representatives to ...

Over five years, the USAID PNG Sustainable Landscapes Activity will work closely with the Government of Papua New Guinea, the private sector, and local communities to transform Papua New Guinea’s forests and other high-carbon landscapes into the foundation of the country’s low-carbon economy.

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to offer the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea. The scholarship pays for up to two years of graduate study in the United States.

On May 22, 2023, the United States and Papua New Guinea concluded a Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and an Agreement Concerning Counter Illicit Transnational Maritime Activity Operations. This DCA represents a natural progression in our decades of defense cooperation with Papua New Guinea.

Yastishock’s strong development background and deep regional experience coupled with her extensive management experience and demonstrated ability to lead large teams as well as policy-oriented offices, make her a well-qualified candidate to be the U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.