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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea High Commission, New Delhi

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Head of mission

H.E. Mr. Vincent Somale
High Commissioner
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against x.com (29 Jul 2026).

National day

16 September
Independence Day. Next on 16 September 2027 (in 11 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, national days list.

Official website

Not found

Register entry

Read on 10 October 2026
Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

Contact details

Chancery address
90, Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Telephone
011-46012814, 46012815Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Fax
46012812Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours
Monday to Thursday : 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.

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Visas and consular services

Visa information
Official visa information (ica.gov.pg)Source: Application centre linked from the mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.

Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.

India and Papua New Guinea: recent developments

Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.

  1. Dialogue

    India and Papua New Guinea hold 2nd Foreign Office Consultations virtually

    The second round of India-Papua New Guinea Foreign Office Consultations was held in virtual mode on 12 June 2026, led by Joint Secretary (Oceania) Vishwesh Negi and Elias Wohengu, Secretary of PNG's Department of Foreign Affairs. They reviewed development partnership, political, economic and cultural ties and the Indo Pacific. The next round will be held in Port Moresby, which hosted the first round in 2022.

    Source: 2nd India - Papua New Guinea Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

All India and Papua New Guinea developments, year by year · All countries, week by week

India and Papua New Guinea: guide

The full guide
  1. Relations

    India and Papua New Guinea: relations and milestones

    The first-ever Indian State Visit to PNG in 2016, the FIPIC summits in Jaipur and Port Moresby, Foreign Office Consultations, Voice of Global South participation, other visits and naval ship calls.

    3 min read

  2. Development and cooperation

    India and Papua New Guinea: development and trade

    The Line of Credit for two road projects, humanitarian and disaster relief, health and election support, digital, earth sciences and energy cooperation, and India-PNG trade figures and goods.

    4 min read

  3. Culture, education and community

    Culture, education and Indian community in Papua New Guinea

    International Day of Yoga and other cultural events, the Tok Pisin translation of a Tamil classic, the Centre of Excellence in IT, UNITECH links, and the 4,000-strong Indian diaspora in PNG.

    3 min read

  4. Practical guide

    Papua New Guinea in India: high commission and help

    Contact details of the Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi, its High Commissioner, the national day and 2025 anniversary, India's High Commission in Port Moresby, and the visa waiver for official passports.

    3 min read

Read the full guide to India and Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea also appears in the topic guide: UPI and RuPay Abroad: Country-by-Country Status.

Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of July 2026.

Events

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India in Papua New Guinea

India has one office in Papua New Guinea, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Papua New Guinea.

Questions about Papua New Guinea High Commission

Where is Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi?

The chancery of Papua New Guinea High Commission is at 90, Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi - 110057, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the telephone number of Papua New Guinea High Commission?

The register lists 011-46012814, 46012815, and the email kundund@pnghcdelhi.com.

Who is the High Commissioner of Papua New Guinea to India?

H.E. Mr. Vincent Somale, High Commissioner. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.

When is the national day of Papua New Guinea?

16 September (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.

Does Papua New Guinea have consulates in India?

The MEA register lists no consulates of Papua New Guinea outside New Delhi.

Where can I find visa information for Papua New Guinea?

On the official visa page: https://ica.gov.pg/ (Application centre linked from the mission website). Diplo found it on https://dfa.gov.pg/kundu-new-delhi-2 (checked 16 October 2026).

What is the latest development in India and Papua New Guinea relations?

India and Papua New Guinea hold 2nd Foreign Office Consultations virtually (13 June 2026). The second round of India-Papua New Guinea Foreign Office Consultations was held in virtual mode on 12 June 2026, led by Joint Secretary (Oceania) Vishwesh Negi and Elias Wohengu, Secretary of PNG's Department of Foreign Affairs. They reviewed development partnership, political, economic and cultural ties and the Indo Pacific. The next round will be held in Port Moresby, which hosted the first round in 2022. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.