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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

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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. You can obtain these in advance or on 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. Some nationals are not eligible to obtain a visa on arrival.

Types and cost

Visa on arrival: K100 (around £30).

Charges for tourist and business visas from high commissions/embassies vary from country to country.

Validity

Tourist visa: two months; multiple-entry business visa: up to 12 months with two months maximum per stay.

Application to

On arrival or in advance at the consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission).

Working days

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

Extension of stay

While in Papua New Guinea, you can extend a tourist visa for a maximum of 30 days by applying to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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