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Papua New Guinea: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Papua New Guinea, a passport valid for at least 12 months after entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

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.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements for Papua New Guinea.

Types and cost: 

Charges vary from country to country.

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 visa may be extended for a maximum of 30 days on application to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).

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: 

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

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