Papua New Guinea
Independent State of Papua New Guinea · Melanesia
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern part of the world's largest and highest tropical island, New Guinea, together with many smaller offshore islands.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Papua New Guinea". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live26°C
Clear sky · feels like 31°C
- 80%
- 3 km/h
- AQI 10
- MonLight drizzle26° / 31°
- TueLight drizzle25° / 31°
- WedLight drizzle25° / 31°
- ThuLight drizzle26° / 31°
Measured at the country centroid, not a specific city.
Money
LivePapua New Guinean kina (PGK)
- $1 USD
- K4.448
- €1 EUR
- K5.116
Reference rates for 2026-08-08. Indicative — not the rate a bureau will give you.
What a trip to Papua New Guinea costs
Visas, flights, beds, food and everything in between, priced for your party and your dates. Every line shows its own arithmetic, so you can disagree with the parts you know better than we do.
Your trip
8 days on the ground
Estimated cost
$3,425
$1,712 per person · $214 per person per day
- $100
Visa & entry
$50 × 2 — typical tourist visa or eVisa fee
- $1,882
Flights
$941 return × 2 · 13,994 km
- $454
Accommodation
$65/night × 7 nights × 1 room · Standard
- $320
Food & drink
$20/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $128
Local transport
$8/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $20
SIM & internet
$10 per person, once × 2
- $224
Attractions
$14/person/day × 8 days × 2
- $43
Travel insurance
$3/person/day × 8 days × 2
- Subtotal
- $3,171
- Miscellaneous (8%)
- $254
- Total
- $3,425
Budget at a glance
Per day
$428
Per person
$1,712
Family of 4
$6,849
7 days
$3,425
14 days
$4,590
30 days
$7,255
The 7, 14 and 30-day figures re-price the whole trip at that length — flights and visas do not repeat, so a month is far from four times a week.
A planning estimate, not a quote — ground costs are modelled from a cost tier for Papua New Guinea, not scraped from live inventory. Your settings are saved to this device.
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Papua New Guinea’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Papua New Guinea set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Papua New Guinean High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Papua New Guinea, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or proof of right of abode. See Dual Citizenship.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to visit Papua New Guinea. Visas can be obtained in advance online or at a Papua New Guinea (PNG) Embassy or High Commission. Tourist/visitor visas can also be obtained on arrival at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
Applying for a visa
Apply for a Papua New Guinea visa online before you travel using the ‘Online Services’ tab on the Immigration & Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA) website.
PNG has recently reintroduced visa on arrival for certain categories of traveller. Details are available on the ICSA website. You may need to show evidence of an onward flight ticket.
Vaccine requirements
You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Papua New Guinea guide.
Digital Arrival Card
From 1 October 2025 all travellers to Papua New Guinea must complete and submit online a Digital Arrival Card. This is free of charge and should be submitted within 72 hours of arrival.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Papua New Guinea, see:
You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal to enter Papua New Guinea with many fruits, vegetables and animal products due to local quarantine controls.
Source: UK FCDO, published 2026-05-29 under the Open Government Licence.
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in Papua New Guinea
Ambulance: 111
Fire: 110
Police: 112
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking lawyers and funeral directors in Papua New Guinea
- dealing with a death in Papua New Guinea
- being arrested or imprisoned in Papua New Guinea
- getting help if you’re a victim of crime
- what to do if you’re in hospital
- if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Contacting FCDO
Help abroad
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
Help in the UK
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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Risk information for British companies
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Papua New Guinea on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.