Papua New Guinea
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Apply for a visa for France in Papua New Guinea
Visa applications submitted by residents of Papua New Guinea have to be lodged at the VFS Global/TT Services visa centre, by appointment only.
Applications are processed by the French embassy in Singapore. The decision to issue or refuse a visa is made by the Consular section of the French Embassy only.
- For short stay visa applications, you must lodge your application 21 days minimum before the scheduled date of departure.
- For long stay visa applications, you must lodge your application 1 month minimum before the scheduled date of departure.
The French Embassy in Singapore also issues short stay visas on behalf of Italy, Malta and Romania (from 30/08/2024).
Once the visa applications have been received by the consular authority, the processing time takes between 2 to 21 working days. The processing time is given as general guidelines, and may vary according to different factors. It can be brought to up to 60 calendar days, upon written notification from the consular authority.
Whom should I contact?
Visa applications in Papua New Guinea are lodged at the VFS Global /TT Services visa centre, by appointment only, and examined by the visa section of Embassy of France in Singapore. Only the Embassy is authorised to take decisions about visas.
What are the application fees?
Fees are seen in Kina (PGK) by the French administration for the processing of your application. Albeit the payment is made in Kina, the rates are indicated in euros (€). To get the price in local currency (PGK), please convert the amount indicated in the table by applying the current rate of Chancery.
The application fees are as follow:
- Visa fees perceived by the French administration for the processing of your application. The amount is kept by the administration, even in the case of refusal of visa. You will be given a receipt ;
- Service fees perceived by VFS Global/TT Services when you lodge your application. Basic application fees amount to 35 euros per application and are non-refundable.
- Logistic fees for the processing and return of your file to and from Singapore, amounting to 75 euros per application.
- Optional service fees (photocopies, etc), listed on VFS Global's website.
VFS service fees (except optionnal service fees) must be paid online.
All the fees have to be paid in at the Visa Application Center, either:
- By bank card (credit/debit/EFTPOS)
- By cheque payable to "TT Services New Zealand Ltd"
Book an appointment
Waiting times vary depending on the number of applicants and the season. Applicants are therefore asked to arrange their appointment at least:
- 21 days prior to departure date for a short-stay visa,
- 1 month prior to your departure date for a long-stay visa.
Applications cannot be lodged more than 6 months before your planned departure.
Before making an appointment, you are strongly advised to make sure that you have all the required documents according to the type of visa you intend to apply for. Once you are certain you have gathered the necessary documentation, you may set up an appointment with VFS Global.
Kindly note that each applicant needs an individual appointment (including minors).
- Only the applicant is admitted at the interview, unless he needs to be accompanied due to advanced or young age, ill health or difficulties to speak French or English.
- Minors must come with one of their parents (father or mother) or with their legal guardian to lodge their application.
- Please provide one full set of documents for each applicant.
Technical advice: please use Internet Explorer 6 and newer in English or in French with Windows. Please avoid the use of Internet Explorer 9.
To cancel or to modify an appointment: Feel free to get in touch with VFS Global.
Caution :
- This service is totally free of charge. Any person that would book an appointment through a third party or under a false identity would be doing it at his/her own risks, knowing this action might be considered illegal.
- Any false or corrupted information or data (i.e : false or incomplete name, nickname, wrong passport number…) may result in an automatic cancellation of the appointment, if not the refusal of the visa.
Should you encounter any difficulty during your booking, please email VFS Global. Please do not forget to mention your full name, your passport number, the nature of your issue and a phone number where we you can be reached.
VFS Global/TT Services in Port Moresby
Times Square, Sec 451, Lot 12, Unit 3C
3rd Floor
Wardstrip, Gordons, NCD
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
info.francesng@vfshelpline.com
Call centre (located in Singapore) : (+65) 3158 4344
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| Monday | 09:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Monday | 09:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 09:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 09:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
French Embassy in Singapore
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Practical information
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Public holiday in 2019:
Tuesday 1st January : New Year's Day
Friday 19th April: Good Friday
Monday 22nd April: Easter Monday
Monday 10th June : Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 23rd July: National Remembrance Day
Monday 26th August: National Repentance Day
Monday 25th December: Christmas
Tuesday 26th December : Boxing Day
Only visa applicants are authorised to enter the Visa Application Centre. All persons entering the Visa Application Centre will be subject to security checks.
For security reasons, the following items cannot be brought into the Centre:
Any battery-powered device or electronic device such as a camera, video camera, MP3 player, CD player, cassette player (or any other portable music player), computer or tablet;
Any bag except a plastic bag containing the required application documents or a small hand bag;
Any sealed package or envelope;
Any inflammable items e.g. lighter, matches. etc.
Any sharp objects e.g. knife, scissors. etc.
Any weapons or explosives.
You can follow the progress of your request from your France-Visas account, under "My requests".
If you collect your passport yourself, please bring your photo ID and your VFS Global/TT Services payment confirmation.
If someone collects your passport on your behalf, the person needs to bring:
- the applicant’s VFS Global/TT Services payment confirmation
- the applicant’s photo ID copy
- an authorization letter, dated and signed by the visa applicant
- his/her own photo ID
Passport collection and enquiries: email or (+65) 3158 4344.
Travelling to New Caledonia
Papua New Guinean passport holders do not need a visa to go for less than 90 days in New-Caledonia.
Nevertheless, they must be able to show some documents when controlled at the border upon arrival:
- A valid passport issued less than 10 years before and valid for at least 3 months beyond the period of intended stay;
- Proof of accommodation covering the whole duration of the stay (hotel reservation and/or certificate of staying with a relative validated in the town hall "Attestation d’accueil") ;
- Proof of health insurance, including a repatriation guarantee and medical cover from a minimum 30 000 euros ;
- Sufficient financial means. The means of subsistence shall be assessed according to the duration and purpose of the stay and by reference to the average prices for accommodation and food in New Caledonia. Though all situations are different, it is advised to be able to show you possess a minimum of 65 Euros per day you intend to spend in New Caledonia (or half this amount if you have a proof of accommodation) ;
- Your return ticket or the financial means to acquire one at the envisaged return date.
Please note that Papua New Guinean nationals still need a visa to travel to French Overseas Territories and Collectivities and to metropolitan France.
Diplomatic, Official or Service passport
Holders of a Diplomatic, Official or Service passport can apply for a visa at the VFS Global/TT Services visa application center. In case of emergency, they may apply directly at the French embassy in Singapore.
Visas issued to holders of a Diplomatic, Official or Service passport are free of charge, provided the trip is part of their official duty and that a verbal note is presented to the visa section.
If you have any problems with your visa application, please contact VFS Global for assistance.
Telephone (call center located in Singapore) : +65 3158 4344
Email