United States
Papua New Guinea
US Embassy in Papua New Guinea
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Papua New Guinea by 1 mission: an embassy in Port Moresby. The United States requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Port Moresby
The United States has its embassy in Port Moresby, the capital.
United States visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
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United StatesPapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Papua New Guinea
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Applicants in Papua New Guinea turn to the US embassy in Port Moresby; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Papua New Guinea’s missions in the United States
Missions of Papua New Guinea in the United States (2)
In return, Papua New Guinea has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Papua New Guinea
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Papua New Guinea.
Travel to Papua New Guinea for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 60 days. In Papua New Guinea, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Papua New Guinea is closed
The US embassy in Papua New Guinea closes on Papua New Guinea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Papua New Guinea?
The US embassy is in Port Moresby.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
Does Papua New Guinea have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Papua New Guinea has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.