Papua New Guinea: is it safe to visit?

US State Dept rates Papua New Guinea at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare.

Papua New Guinea: what currency is used?

Currency in Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).

Papua New Guinea: what language do people speak?

Languages of Papua New Guinea: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, Papua New Guinean Sign Language.

Papua New Guinea: what is the capital?

The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea travel guide: visa requirements, safety & facts

At a glance

Papua New Guinea: know before you go

At a glance

Capital: Port Moresby
Population: 8,935,000
Area: 462,840 km² · 178,703 sq mi
Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, Papua New Guinean Sign Language
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Time zone: UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, Pacific/Port_Moresby
Calling code: +675
Drives on the: Left
Internet domain: .pg
Landlocked: No, it has a coastline

More facts

Continent: Oceania
Demonym: Papua New Guineans
Government: unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy

Member of

United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Papua New Guinea visa requirements

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Papua New Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 0 can enter without a visa, 13 get a visa on arrival, 172 apply online before they travel and 12 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa on arrival13 passports

e-Visa101 passports

Travel authorization (ETA)71 passports

Visa required12 passports

Safety

Papua New Guinea safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel

Due to crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare

US State Dept, updated August 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Papua New Guinea: frequently asked questions

Papua New Guinea visa: do I need one?: Papua New Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 0 can enter without a visa, 13 get a visa on arrival, 172 apply online before they travel and 12 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Papua New Guinea: is it safe to visit?: US State Dept rates Papua New Guinea at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to crime, civil unrest, and limited healthcare.
Papua New Guinea: what currency is used?: Currency in Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).
Papua New Guinea: what language do people speak?: Languages of Papua New Guinea: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, Papua New Guinean Sign Language.
Papua New Guinea: what is the capital?: The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.

At a glance

The flag

The flag is diagonally divided into red and black with a yellow bird-of-paradise on the black half and five white stars on the red half, representing the Southern Cross.

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