Papua New Guinea entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Smartraveller): No country-specific rule: general advice only
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Papua New Guinea travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 7 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
Whether Australians need a visa for Papua New Guinea and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Australians need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The first official sentence is not about this destination.
Official text, “Visas and border measures”:
Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.
Visa conditions
You need a visa to enter PNG and must apply for a visa before travel. Australian citizens cannot obtain a visa on arrival. You can apply for certain visas online, such as eVisas. eVisas are available through the PNG eVisa portal.
There have been reports of fraudulent websites targeting foreign nationals applying for eVisas to PNG. If applying for an eVisa, use the official PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority's website. It's illegal to work on a tourist visa.
If you breach PNG immigration laws, you can be:
- fined
- jailed
- deported
- banned from re-entry
Border measures
Entry and exit conditions can change. Contact your airline or your nearest embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea for details about the latest visa and entry requirements.
The PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority (ICSA) has launched a PNG Digital Arrival Card (DAC). This replaces the paper-based incoming Passenger Arrival Card at PNG international entry points. You’ll need to answer questions about your trip and what you’re bringing into the country. You can complete the DAC online up to 72 hours before arrival at Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority. There's no cost.
If you're unable to complete the form online beforehand, there are self-service kiosks at arrival points where you can complete the card. You may experience delays at kiosks.
The PNG Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) has suspended the K50 Green Fee for international travellers while collection arrangements are reviewed. Check with your airline or port authorities for the latest information.
You can't bring fruit or vegetables into PNG due to quarantine restrictions.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Papua New Guinea travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 7 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
How long must my Australian passport be valid for Papua New Guinea?
In its “Travel” section, Smartraveller gives no passport validity period specific to Papua New Guinea.
The official “Passport” text below is Smartraveller's general advice, the same on every destination page. Check the rule with the embassy of the country and with your airline before you travel.
Official text, “Passport”:
Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.
If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.
The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.
The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”, “Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Papua New Guinea travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 7 September 2026, still current at 18 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Papua New Guinea (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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