Papua New Guinea visa requirements for French Polynesian citizens
We don't have the rules for french polynesian citizens visiting Papua New Guinea yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
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Papua New Guinea
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- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
Ways into Papua New Guinea
Online visas for holidays and visits; some passports get a waiver.
eVisa For your passport60-day visitor visaAn online visa for holidays and visits with friends or family.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing
- 10 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Choose the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit online.
- Register your email and fill in the form.
- Upload your passport page and other files requested.
- Pay 50 USD and wait for approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport identity page
- Other files if requested
- The 10-day processing time counts working days; some approvals are faster.
- Check passport rules on the list; paid work is not allowed.
Visa on arrival For your passportPacific visa on arrivalA visa on arrival for visitors with eligible Pacific passports.
- Stay
- 60 days
How to apply
- Confirm your passport qualifies before departure.
- Use Jacksons International Airport or Wutung land border post.
- Bring a return ticket and fill in the arrival form.
- Show your files to immigration on arrival.
Documents required
- Eligible passport valid 180 days
- Return ticket
- Completed arrival form
- Territory listings do not cover all US or French passports.
- Cruise passengers must get an Easy Visitor Permit before travel.
eVisaOnline visa applicationUse the official portal to apply for a visa your passport can use.
- Fee
- The portal shows your fee before payment
How to apply
- Choose your nationality and visa class.
- Register and confirm your email.
- Fill in the form and upload your files.
- Pay the fee shown.
- Wait for your travel approval or final decision email.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Files requested for your visa class
- A payment receipt is not visa approval.
- Some applications get quick approval; others need more checks.
eVisaPlan your own holidayAn online visa for people planning their own holiday or sightseeing trip.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Choose Tourist — Own Itinerary online.
- Fill in the form and upload your files.
- Pay 50 USD and wait for approval.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport identity page
- Letter explaining your trip
- Travel plan
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds if requested
- You cannot do paid work.
- You may be allowed to extend your stay.
eVisaOrganised tour visaAn online visa for organised tours, including group trips and school visits.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get a letter from your registered tour organiser.
- Choose Tourist — Tour Package online.
- Upload your files and pay 50 USD.
- Wait for approval.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Passport identity page
- Registered tour organiser's letter
- Travel plan
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Proof of funds if requested
- You cannot do paid work.
Sources (26)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority — current website and official online services
- Immigration frequently asked questions
- Official eVisa application portal
- Official eVisa visa class descriptions
- Official portal class descriptions including older business listings
- Immigration — Visitor Visa; legacy page
- Immigration — Business Visa; legacy page
- Immigration — Student Visa; legacy page
- Immigration — Dependent Family Members
- Immigration — APEC Business Travel Card FAQ
- Visa Information Booklet 2025
- Visa Information Guide
- Immigration migration service fee schedule
- Sponsor Portal User Guide for Employment
- Removal of COVID-19 visa requirements, 14 February 2024
- Pacific states and territories visa-on-arrival announcement, 20 December 2023
- Reciprocal visa-on-arrival announcement hosted by the PNG High Commission in New Zealand
- PNG Embassy in Washington — online visa application notice
- PNG Embassy in Washington — migration services and transit
- Department of Foreign Affairs — London High Commission and visa guidance
- Department of Foreign Affairs — New Delhi High Commission and visa guidance
- PNG Embassy in Tokyo — visitor and specialist requirements
- PNG Embassy in Tokyo — business visas
- PNG Embassy in Tokyo — employment visas
- Papua New Guinea Customs — sea port arrivals
- Prime Minister and National Executive Council — UAE visa waiver announcement
Coming from French Polynesia
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- MoneyPGK K
- Time+20h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 police111 ambulance
Planning your Papua New Guinea trip
Best time to go: June to September are the best months for trekking. The very wet season runs from about December to March. The highlands are cooler than the coast.
- Highland sceneryFlights from the coast into the highlands offer striking mountain views.
- Coral reefsThe country has coral reefs in clear water.
- Tavurvur volcanoThis volcano is very close to Rabaul in East New Britain.
Scams to watch for in Papua New Guinea
- Street mugging and robberyAttackers threaten or use force to take belongings. Muggings are common in Port Moresby, where foreigners are sometimes specifically targeted. Walking alone in Lae carries a crime risk even in busy shopping areas.
- CarjackingCriminals take a vehicle by force or threats. Numerous carjackings have occurred in the Waigani area.
- Robbery linked to an untrusted taxiTaking a taxi with an unknown driver carries a genuine risk of robbery. Having your hotel arrange a reliable driver means someone knows who you left with.
About Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is a state covering the eastern half of New Guinea and many nearby islands.
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Money
- Papua New Guinean kina (K)
- Languages
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +675
Other Oceania passports
Going to Papua New Guinea
Questions
Do french polynesian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
We don't have the rules for french polynesian citizens visiting Papua New Guinea yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
Do papua new guinean citizens need a visa for French Polynesia?
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for French Polynesia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Papua New Guinea?
Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia Nauru, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
What should I carry to Papua New Guinea?
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
What money is used in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinean kina (K). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Papua New Guinea?
English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
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