Papua New Guinea Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British Yes/1
Australian Yes/1
Canadian Yes/1
USA Yes/1
Other EU Yes/1
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Passport valid for at least 12 months after entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

On some occasions visitors are granted visas on arrival, although these countries are not specified and the decision is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer. It is strongly advised that all visitors obtain a visa prior to arrival.

Types of Visa and Cost

Charges vary from country to country. The charge for a UK tourist visa is £12

Validity

Up to 60 days for tourists; up to 12 months for business trips with 60 days maximum per stay. While in Papua New Guinea a Tourist / Visitor visa may be extended for a maximum of 30 days on application to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Applications to:

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses. In emergency cases, tourist visas can be obtained at Jackson International Airport in Port Moresby or at Mount Hagen on arrival, but only for a maximum period of 60 days in any 12-month period, which cannot be extended. However, visitors are strongly advised to obtain visas in advance (which is also the cheaper option).

Working Days Required

Processing normally takes two working days if lodged in person and one week if lodged by post.
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