Papua New Guinea visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Papua New Guinean Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Papua New Guinea issues a visa on arrival and e-visa to nationals of Indonesia for a maximum duration of 60 days.
  • To apply for the Papua New Guinea e-visa, you have to visit Papua New Guinea Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for your e-visa application procedure.
  • Visitors are to possess a passport valid for at least six months after the intended departure date from Micronesia and should have at least two unused pages for stamps.
  • Intending visitors are expected to show proof of sufficient funds to cover their entire stay in the country.
  • Evidence of accommodation reservations or confirmed hotel booking is required.
  • Visitors are expected to possess an onward or return ticket.
  • For visitors with the intention of extending their stay in Papua New Guinea, they are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration Department of Papua New Guinea. 
  • An airport tax of PGK 30 levied on visitors flying on international flights. 
  • The payment for the airport tax must be made at the airport of departure.
  • The currency used in Papua New Guinea is Kina(PGK).
  • No restrictions are placed on currencies except if the amounts exceeded PGK 20,000 that must be declared.
  • The standard time zone of Papua New Guinea is (GMT+10/11). Hence, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 3 hours ahead of Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • The estimated flight duration from Jakarta, Indonesia to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 6 hours, 3 minutes.
  • The telephone line used in Papua New Guinea is (+675) available for both national and international communications.
  • Dogs and cats coming from Australia and New Zealand are the only animals permitted to bring into the country. Any other animals not coming from the stated two countries are strictly prohibited.
  • For the importation of arms and ammunition, the approval of police authorities in Port Moresby is required.
  • The official language of Papua New Guinea are four languages, and they are Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu and Papua New Guinean Sign Language.
  • The official capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
  • Roads, waterways, Ports at Port Moresby, Railways and airports are the mediums for transporting in Papua New Guinea.
  • Religions in Papua New Guinea are Baha'i faith, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity which is the main religion in the country. And it is practiced by over 96% of its population.
  • Some of the fun places to explore when visiting  Papua New Guinea are Madang for Scuba diving, Mount Hagen's bird of paradise and birdwatching, Rabaul's volcano and scuba diving and activities.
  • Chicken pot, Mumu, Kaukau, Kokoda fish are part of the major delicacies eaten in Papua New Guinea.
  • The power plug types used in Papua New Guinea is type I. The type has three flat pins patterned triangularly. The voltage supply is 240V and 50Hz.
  • The tropical climate is the climate that subsists in Papua New Guinea; having a coastal plains' temperature of about 28°C on average, and an average of  26°C occurring in the inland and mountain areas.

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the means of transportation in Papua New Guinea?

Roads, waterways, Ports at Port Moresby, Railways and airports are the mediums for transporting in Papua New Guinea.



Where is Papua New Guinea located?

Papua New Guinea is located in Oceania. It is an island that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.



As a Indonesia citizens, do I need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea issues a visa on arrival and e-visa to nationals of Indonesians which valid for 60 days.



What is the time zone of Papua New Guinea, and its difference to Indonesia??

The standard time zone of Papua New Guinea is (GMT+10/11).  Hence, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is 3 hours ahead of Jakarta, Indonesia.



Is Papua new guinea a developed country?

Papua New Guinea is not a developed country. It is stated as a developing according to the International Monetary Fund(IMF).