Holiday Closing Notice

2016/12/01

Embassy of Papua New Guinea will be closed from afternoon of 22nd December 2016 to 3rd January 2017.

All visa application has to be lodged by 20th December, 2016 and collected by 21st December, 2016.

We are not able to hold any passports while the office is closed.

Thank you for your understanding.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Imrpotsnt News

Schedule for the closing dates of the Embassy
  • The Embassy will be closed from 22nd December 2025 to 4th January 2026.
  • 12th January 2026 – The Coming of Age Day
Notice

Change of the Embassy Open Hours

Open from 9:00am to 15:00pm on weekdays until further notice.

Consular Service – Visa Application

– Visa Counter is open from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 15:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (Except Japan & PNG National Holidays).

Travel Restrictions to Papua New Guinea due to coronavirus measures

As of 6th October 2022, there are no restrictions for International travel into Papua New Guinea.

Start of Digital Arrival Card for all travelers

Effective 1st Oct., 2025, PNG Government started Digital Arrival Card (DAC) for the entry into PNG, instead of paper arrival card. Please access the link below and register your information using your computer or smart phone, within 72 hours before the estimated arrival time.

https://pngdac.ica.gov.pg/sbs-dac-ui/#/home

The tablet for registration is available at arrival area at Port Moresby International Airport. In the transition period, paper arrival card is still available.

Start of The Green Fee on Foreign Passport Holder

Foreign Passport Holders are now requied to pay Climate Change Green Fee when departing PNG, 50 kina (or USD 12) in cash or by credit card.

Green Fee exempiton criteria is as follows:
PNG Passport Holders / Crew Members of a vessel or ship / Diplomats / Military Personnel / Children under 12 years / Transit passengers of less than 12 hours