Papua New Guinea Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Papua New Guinea?

Yes. US citizens traveling to Papua New Guinea for any purpose must have a visa to enter. It is also necessary to have passport with a minimum of six months of validity remaining from your planned entry date, a return or onward plane ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to support your stay.

Is A …	A Papua New Guinea Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months before date of travel
Blank Passport Pages	One blank page
Tourist Visa	Yes
Other Visa Types	See below

Sources: Embassy of Papua New Guinea and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Papua New Guinea on Arrival?

It can be possible to obtain an on arrival visa for tourist travel that permits a stay of up to 60 days. It can also be possible to obtain a visa that permits a single entry for business purposes and a stay of up to 30 days when you arrive. However, the immigration official makes the ultimate decision about whether to grant a traveler entrance, so it is best to obtain your visa in advance to minimize uncertainty and long waits. Additionally, the on arrival visa policy is not clearly publicized by the government of Papua New Guinea, and it is subject to change at any time.

What Types of Materials Support My Papua New Guinea Visa Application?

To apply for a Papua New Guinea visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that meet the government of Papua New Guinea’s requirements
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Proof of Sufficient Funds
• Properly Completed Health Requirements Form
• Properly Completed Papua New Guinea Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Papua New Guinea, you may also need:

• Business Introduction Letter
• Invitation Letter

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Papua New Guinea? Let the Papua New Guinea visa experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Papua New Guinea?

Call ! Let one of Passport Health Passport and Visa’s travel document experts serve as your travel document concierge and handle all details of your visa application on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of Papua New Guinea. Should there be any issues with your application as it is in process, we address those directly with the Embassy authorities. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Papua New Guinea?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to travel to Papua New Guinea. Is it time to get your passport renewed? Our experts can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to prepare your health! The health risks in Papua New Guinea are very different from those in the US. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to make sure you are prepared with all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for a healthy trip to Papua New Guinea.