Papua New Guinea - Consulate of South Africa in Vanimo

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

The difference between consulates found in Vanimo 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 South Africa in Papua New Guinea besides Vanimo

Or the embassy of South Africa in Papua New Guinea

(There is no embassy of South Africa located in Papua New Guinea)

Consulate Appointment in Vanimo

Most consulates in Vanimo need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Vanimo 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 Vanimo 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 South Africa.

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