Papua New Guinea entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Papua New Guinea: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Visa on arrival - issued at the border, no advance application
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 3 recommended, 6 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1949 Geneva Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Papua New Guinea embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Papua New Guinea
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (Visa on arrival) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Papua New Guinea · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Papua New Guinea
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
-
2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
-
Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
-
2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
-
Dengue Consider
-
3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
-
4 weeks before travelJapanese Encephalitis Consider
-
4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
-
4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
-
Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Papua New Guinea · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Papua New Guinea
To drive in Papua New Guinea with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.
- An IDP is typically needed for stays longer than 30 days.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Papua New Guinea travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Papua New Guinea from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea (specifically a Visa on arrival). Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Papua New Guinea?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Papua New Guinea. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Papua New Guinea?
No vaccines are listed as required for Papua New Guinea, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Papua New Guinea?
If you plan to drive in Papua New Guinea on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
Plan your Papua New Guinea trip in Trek Ready
Free, private, no account needed. Log the vaccines you already have and see what's left.
Start planning →