Papua New Guinea
France
France visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pg.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Papua New Guinea
- Embassy of France in Port Moresby
BSP Haus, Harbour City, Port Moresby
France has 1 mission in Papua New Guinea, with its embassy in Port Moresby.
French citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
FrancePapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Papua New Guinean citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in France
How long Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
In Papua New Guinea, applications go to the French embassy in Port Moresby, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Papua New Guinean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for France?
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Where is the French embassy in Papua New Guinea?
The French embassy in Papua New Guinea is in Port Moresby.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.