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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 |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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To enter Papua New Guinea, passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
All travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card before arrival.
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
All foreign nationals require a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.
Nationals of certain countries may obtain an Easy Visitor Permit online before travel. They include nationals of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the USA and most EU countries. Depending on nationality, the permit allows a stay of either 30 or 60 days.
Visa on arrival is available to a more limited group of passport holders, including nationals of Canada and the UK. For a full list of eligible countries and territories, see the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority website.
Applications for an Easy Visitor Permit can be made online through the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority's eVisa portal.
Processing times vary according to the visa type and individual application. Travellers should apply well before their intended date of travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Papua New Guinea High Commission in the UK
British High Commission in Papua New Guinea
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