Papua New Guinea Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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).

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