United Kingdom
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, valid for stays of up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pnghighcomm.org.uk
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Visa on arrival and Easy Visitor Permit (30 or 60 days)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days from arrival
- Fee
- US$0
- Processing time
- On arrival, or online in advance
All visa types for Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival; applications go through evisa.ica.gov.pg. Processing time, as Papua New Guinea states it: On arrival, or online in advance. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 or 60 days from arrival.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Papua New GuineaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
Travel advice for Papua New Guinea
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
British citizens planning a trip to Papua New Guinea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Papua New Guinea at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Papua New Guinea (updated 17 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Papua New Guinea (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
British citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How British citizens apply
British citizens receive the visa for Papua New Guinea at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, valid for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
British citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Papua New Guinea visa on arrival cost?
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
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.
Can British citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; British citizens need a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea.
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.