How to get a new Papua New Guinea (PNG) Passport

July 21, 2026, 3:47 a.m. · added a photo

1. 1Complete the Application Form

   Download and complete the "Application for a PNG Passport" form.

   How to fill it: You can type directly into the form using Adobe Reader and print it out, or print it first and complete it clearly using black ink.

   Note: A separate application form must be filled out for every individual person.

2. 2Gather Required Documentation

   Evidence of Citizenship: Attach your Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate.

   For Married Women: Include your Marriage Certificate if your name has changed.

   Previous Passports: You must attach your previous travel document unless it has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.

   Parental Consent: Applicants under 17 years old must have Section 2 of the form signed by a parent or legal guardian.

3. 3Get Your Passport Photos and Guarantor Certification

   Provide two recent identical passport-sized photographs (35 mm x 45 mm). Photos must be full-face, head-and-shoulders only, with a light background, and no hats or tinted glasses.

   Find an authorized person (Lawyer, Medical Practitioner, Magistrate, Minister of Religion, Commissioner of Oaths, or Commissioned Officer of the Police/Defence Force) who has known you for at least 3 years.

   Have them complete the "Certificate Regarding Applicant" on page 3 of your form.

   The same person must endorse the back of one photo by writing: “I certify this to be a genuine photograph of (your full name)” and signing it.

4. 4Pay the Passport Fee

   he standard fee for a passport is K100.

   This must be paid at your nearest official cash office. Keep the original receipt, as it must be attached to your application form.

   Note: Additional fees apply for fast-track processing or replacing lost/damaged passports.

5. 5Lodge Your Application

   In Port Moresby: Hand-deliver your application to the ICA Head Office located at the Central Government Office, Waigani.

   Outside Port Moresby: Send your application via registered mail to:

   PNG Passports Branch
   PNG ICA
   P.O. Box 1790
   Boroko, NCD

6. 6Passport Collection

   Your completed passport will be sent back to you via registered post, unless you chose to collect it personally.

   Note: Third-party agents are strictly prohibited from collecting passports on your behalf.