Travel requirements for Papua New Guinea
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Papua New Guinea — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
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. 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
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.
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 →