Papua New Guinea - Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Lae

You are a Papua New Guinean citizen or you are from Sao Tome and Principe and are looking for information on the consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Lae situated in Papua New Guinea. A consulate in Lae could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Sao Tome and Principe. It all depends on the importance of Lae and Papua New Guinea in the relationships with the government of Sao Tome and Principe.

The difference between consulates found in Lae are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Sao Tome and Principe in Papua New Guinea besides Lae

Or the embassy of Sao Tome and Principe in Papua New Guinea

(There is no embassy of Sao Tome and Principe located in Papua New Guinea)

Consulate Appointment in Lae

Most consulates in Lae need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Lae first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Lae do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Papua New Guinea or Sao Tome and Principe.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Lae please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.