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Jacksons International Airport (POM) Arrival Card - Papua New Guinea Entry Guide

Updated 2026-10-09

Do I need a PNGDAC when flying into POM?

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 Jacksons International Airport, your PNGDAC is checked when you clear immigration at POM - and often earlier, at check-in or the departure gate.

When to submit before a POM 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 POM should use the flight number of the leg that physically lands in Port Moresby.

The official submission is free on the official PNG Digital Arrival Card portal (https://pngdac.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 Jacksons International Airport: what happens at immigration

After landing at POM, 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 Jacksons 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 POM?

Yes. The PNGDAC is required for every traveller entering PNG, including citizens and residents, before the boarding pass is issued. At Jacksons International Airport (POM) the officer checks the confirmation against your passport.

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

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

Is the PNGDAC checked at POM 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 POM verify it again against your passport.

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

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

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