Passengers must comply with Customs requirements and must make all declarations truthfully. Misleading or false answers to questions will be guilty of an offense
The arrival process is designed to be completed within 45 minutes from disembarkation. Please follow these steps:
- Complete Your Card: Fill out the Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) on the plane.
- Present for Assessment: Hand your completed IPC to the Customs Marshalling Officer as you exit. They will conduct an initial check.
- Proceed to Baggage: You may be asked brief questions as you walk to the baggage claim area.
- Baggage Inspection: Based on your declaration or the officer’s assessment, your luggage may be selected for inspection.
Airlines must provide flight notices at least three hours before arrival. Upon landing, the crew must present the following documents to the Customs Boarding Officer:
- General Declaration (Form 11)
- Passenger & Cargo Manifest
- List of Aircraft Stores (if the aircraft is continuing to another airport within PNG)
- Articles in Possession (Form G17)
Personal Allowances for Arriving Passengers
You can bring the following items for personal use without paying duty:
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol (Spirits) | Up to 2 litres |
| Perfume | Up to 1 litre |
| Tobacco Products | 200-250 cigarettes, OR 250g tobacco, OR 50 cigars |
| New Goods | Under 18 years: Up to K3,000 in value 18 years and over: Up to K6,000 in value |
Information for VIP Passengers
All VIPs are required to comply with standard arrival procedures, including health checks, holding a valid passport, and completing an Incoming Passenger Card. Baggage may still be examined for specific reasons or at random. No exceptions are made for goods subject to Quarantine control.
For related procedures on aircraft pre-arrival reporting, cargo manifests, and passenger documentation, please refer to Aircrafts
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