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title: Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of France
description: Citizens of France need a visa for Papua New Guinea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France need a visa for Papua New Guinea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated airport** — Alotau, Mount Hagen, Port Moresby, or Tokua Airport
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Look for the visa on arrival desk before immigration
3. **Submit required documents** — Provide passport, photographs, completed form, onward ticket, and proof of funds
4. **Pay visa fee** — Fee is paid in local currency or card (details not specified in source)
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa stamped in passport, valid for 30 days single entry

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at airport
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): May be requested at discretion of immigration officer

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Sufficient funds for stay required, amount not specified

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival only available at four specific airports: Gurney (Alotau), Mount Hagen, Port Moresby, and Tokua (Rabaul)

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement or cash)
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Ensure you have a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Invalid passport** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months

## FAQs

### Do citizens of France need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Citizens of France need a visa for Papua New Guinea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of France stay in Papua New Guinea?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of France need for Papua New Guinea?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form; Passport-size photographs; Travel itinerary.

### How long must my passport be valid for Papua New Guinea?

At least 6 months.

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