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Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) Arrival Card - Papua New Guinea Entry Guide

Updated 2026-10-09

Do I need a PNGDAC when flying into DMK?

Yes. The PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) is required for foreign passengers entering Papua New Guinea regardless of which airport you arrive through. If your flight lands at Don Mueang International Airport, your PNGDAC is checked when you clear immigration at DMK - and often earlier, at check-in or the departure gate.

When to submit before a DMK flight

The submission window is the same for every airport: check the current official guidance for your arrival date, and do not leave it until departure day. Travellers connecting through other airports before landing at DMK should use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Bangkok.

The official submission is free on the Royal PNG Government's PNGDAC portal (https://https://ica.gov.pg). Our independent service completes and files the PNGDAC for you for $19.00, with the confirmation delivered to your email within 24 hours.

At Don Mueang International Airport: what happens at immigration

After landing at DMK, follow arrivals signage to immigration control. Have your passport and your PNGDAC confirmation (email or QR code) ready. Officers match the card against your passport details, so the name and passport number on your submission must match exactly. After immigration, you proceed to baggage claim and customs as usual.

During peak arrival waves at Don Mueang International Airport the immigration hall can get busy - having the PNGDAC already done keeps you in the fast lane instead of filling forms at a counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a PNGDAC if I land at DMK?

Yes. Every foreign visitor entering Papua New Guinea must submit the PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) before arrival, regardless of airport. At Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) officers check it against your passport at immigration.

Which flight number do I put if I connect before DMK?

Use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Bangkok. If you transit elsewhere first, the earlier legs do not matter for the PNGDAC form.

Is the PNGDAC checked at DMK or before boarding?

Both, potentially. Airlines flying to Papua New Guinea may ask for proof at check-in or the gate, and immigration officers at DMK verify it again against your passport.

What if my PNGDAC details do not match my passport at DMK?

Name and passport number must match exactly. If you spot an error after submitting, file a correction before you fly - mismatches at DMK immigration can mean delays or re-filing on the spot.

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