Papua New Guinea Visa FAQs

Do you need a Visa for you trip to Papua New Guinea?

Answer the two questions here and we'll show you if a visa or passport is required for your trip to Papua New Guinea:

Papua New Guinea visa FAQ's

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How long does it take to obtain a Papua New Guinea visa?

Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15+ days to process in the Papua New Guinea Embassy/Consulate depending on the consulate that we need to send the application. The processing time for a visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion. Please refer to our service selection page for the most up-to-date processing times for Papua New Guinea visas: https://www.passportsandvisas.com/visas/papua-new-guinea

What is the difference between a passport and a Papua New Guinea visa?

A passport is an official government document that certifies one's identity and citizenship.  The passport serves two purposes; to regain entry to the country of citizenship (i.e. the United States) and is a requirement by many countries to gain entry to the country you are visiting.
A Papua New Guinea visa is an official government document that temporarily authorizes you to be in the country.  Many countries require a visa to gain entry.  The Papua New Guinea visa is in the form of a stamp/sticker IN the passport and is obtained from a Papua New Guinea Embassy in Washington DC or consulates around the country.  We have staff spread around the country to hand carry your application for you and then overnight the passport back when it is completed.

Do I need a Papua New Guinea visa?

All US Citizens require a visa and a US passport to travel to Papua New Guinea, whether for business or tourism.  MOST foreign nationals require a visa.  We can help you to obtain a visa as well as a US passport.

What is a Papua New Guinea Visa?

A Papua New Guinea visa is a stamp or endorsement placed by officials of Papua New Guinea on a passport that allows the bearer to visit Papua New Guinea.  Visas are obtained from the Embassy or consulates of Papua New Guinea for your visit.  "Visit" is further defined as the reason for entry, usually business, tourist or transitory.  There are over 270 countries that offer visas and literally thousands of different types of visas available based upon country, type of visit, and length of visit.

Do you need a Visa for you trip to Papua New Guinea?

Answer the two questions here and we'll show you if a visa or passport is required for your trip to Papua New Guinea: