Papua New Guinea
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Papua New Guinea鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Papua New Guinea set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .
Passport validity requirements
To enter Papua New Guinea, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.聽
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to visit Papua New Guinea.
Applying for a visa
before you travel.
You can no longer get a visa on arrival.聽
Vaccine requirements
You must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Papua New Guinea, see:
You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to enter Papua New Guinea with many fruits, vegetables and animal products due to local quarantine controls.