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Papua New Guinea visas

Papua New Guinea visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can get a visa when they arrive. Most listed options allow 60 days, with separate rules for Chinese group tourists and some diplomatic or official passports.

Ways to get a Papua New Guinea visa on arrival

  2. Visa on arrival for Chinese group tourists

    Visa on arrival

    Chinese ordinary passport holders qualify when entering on a group tour through a travel agency registered in Papua New Guinea.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Arrange a group tour through a travel agency registered in Papua New Guinea.
    2. Obtain a visa on arrival at Port Moresby International Airport.

  3. Visa on arrival for Pacific Island State passport holders

    Visa on arrival

    Holders of passports from all Pacific Island States qualify at all authorised entry points.

  4. Visa on arrival for selected diplomatic and official passports

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of China, Indonesia and Japan holding diplomatic or official passports may obtain this visa on arrival.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days

    Passports that qualify (3)

Who needs it

Travellers using the visa-on-arrival route must meet its passport, arrival point and any group-tour requirements.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • Use an arrival point covered by your visa-on-arrival option.
  • Chinese ordinary passport holders must arrive on a group tour through a travel agency registered in Papua New Guinea.
  • Visa on arrival does not cover diplomats and civil servants on formal long-term contracts; it covers those visiting on short-term contracts.
  • The general list applies at Port Moresby International Airport.
  • Passport holders from all Pacific Island States qualify at all authorised entry points, including Jacksons International Airport and Wutung land border post.
  • Diplomatic and official passport visa-exemption agreements with South Korea and India have been signed but have not entered into force.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea?

Travellers using the visa-on-arrival route must meet its passport, arrival point and any group-tour requirements.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea?

There are 4 options: Visa on arrival at Port Moresby (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Chinese group tourists (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Pacific Island State passport holders (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for selected diplomatic and official passports (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Papua New Guinea visa on arrival?

Up to 60 days for the general listed option.

What documents do I need for a Papua New Guinea visa on arrival?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

What rules do I have to follow on a Papua New Guinea visa on arrival?

Use an arrival point covered by your visa-on-arrival option. Chinese ordinary passport holders must arrive on a group tour through a travel agency registered in Papua New Guinea. Visa on arrival does not cover diplomats and civil servants on formal long-term contracts; it covers those visiting on short-term contracts.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Papua New Guinea visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Papua New Guinea visa on arrival rules?

On Papua New Guinea's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Papua New Guinea?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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