Papua New GuineaFalkland Islands: Visa-free

Papua New GuineaFalkland Islands

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Falkland Islands?

Visa-free

No. Papua New Guinea passport holders do not need a visa to visit Falkland Islands for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: gov.fk (checked September 5, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Falkland Islands134 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Falkland Islands passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Falkland Islands?

No. Papua New Guinea passport holders do not need a visa to visit Falkland Islands for tourism.

What currency is used in Falkland Islands?

Falkland Islands pound (FKP).

How many countries can enter Falkland Islands without a visa?

134 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Falkland Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and maritime borders with Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country's 462,840 km2 (178,700 mi2) includes a large mainland and hundreds of islands.

CapitalPort Moresby

RegionMelanesia

Population10.8M

Area462,840 km²

CurrencyPapua New Guinean kina (1 USD ≈ 4.49 PGK)

LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin

Calling code+675

Drives on theleft

TimezonePort Moresby (UTC+10)

Nearest airportPort Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), 4 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,020 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39K (2020)

Climate in Port Moresby

Warmest February, coolest August, driest September, sunniest October. Best time to visit: February, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Port Moresby, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	24.3°C	371mm	316h
February	30.8°C	24.5°C	128mm	287h
March	29.7°C	24.2°C	351mm	245h
April	29.4°C	23.8°C	173mm	285h
May	29.5°C	24.7°C	105mm	315h
June	28.6°C	24.1°C	70mm	302h
July	28.3°C	23.8°C	100mm	310h
August	28.1°C	23°C	54mm	305h
September	29°C	24°C	40mm	321h
October	29.4°C	24.1°C	72mm	336h
November	30.1°C	24°C	129mm	320h
December	30.5°C	24.3°C	185mm	312h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Independent State of Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern part of the world's largest and highest tropical island, New Guinea, together with many smaller offshore islands.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kuk Swamp
Q1698443

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands, commonly referred to as the Falklands, is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about 300 mi (500 km) east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and 752 mi (1,210 km) from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of 4,700 sq mi (12,000 km2), comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British Overseas Territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance, while the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley on East Falkland.

RegionSouth America

Area12,173 km²

CurrencyFalkland Islands pound (1 USD ≈ 0.76 FKP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+500

Drives on theleft

Climate in Falkland Islands

Warmest January, coolest July, driest June, sunniest November.

Monthly climate normals for Falkland Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.1°C	7.7°C	108mm	338h
February	13.8°C	8.1°C	72mm	263h
March	13.5°C	7.5°C	29mm	250h
April	11.1°C	5.7°C	60mm	220h
May	7.4°C	3.4°C	75mm	103h
June	5.4°C	1.7°C	26mm	136h
July	2.6°C	-2°C	38mm	153h
August	4.8°C	-0.4°C	70mm	202h
September	7.1°C	1.3°C	44mm	218h
October	10.5°C	3.9°C	46mm	312h
November	14.3°C	6.9°C	33mm	355h
December	13.3°C	6.2°C	83mm	332h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.

Upcoming public holidays

October 5, 2026Peat Cutting Day

November 16, 2026King's Birthday

December 8, 2026Battle Day

Full source list on About.