Papua New Guinea
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Papua New Guinea
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in Port Moresby
Kiroki Street, National Capital District
Open 24/7
British citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
United KingdomPapua New Guinea Visa on arrival Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Papua New Guinea to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Papua New Guinean citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Ireland requires Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
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.