Papua New Guinean consular representation in Northern Queensland
Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns.
Contact information
Contact the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Papua New Guinea in Cairns.
Before visiting: general office hours and immigration counter hours are different. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm the current procedure, document requirements and visitor arrangements for your service.
Location
Where is the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate of Papua New Guinea is located at 42–44 Spence Street in Cairns, Queensland.
Check before travelling: contact the Consulate before attending to confirm the appropriate time and procedure for your particular consular or immigration enquiry.
About the mission
About the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
The Consulate of Papua New Guinea in Cairns is an official consular mission representing Papua New Guinea in Northern Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Papua New Guinea.
The mission is headed by Mr Damien Tipawi Arabagali, Consul. The current consular team also includes Vice-Consuls serving at the Cairns post.
The Cairns Consulate is particularly important because of the close geographic and regional connections between Northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea also maintains Consulates-General in Brisbane and Sydney, while its High Commission is located in Canberra.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Cairns Consulate provides consular and immigration-related assistance within its Northern Queensland jurisdiction. Requirements vary depending on the service, so check current official instructions before attending.
Consular assistance
Papua New Guinean citizens in Northern Queensland can contact the Consulate for appropriate consular information and assistance.
Immigration and visas
The Consulate maintains dedicated immigration counter hours. Applicants should also check current visa requirements with the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority.
Documents and enquiries
Contact the Consulate for guidance on relevant documents, consular procedures and the appropriate Papua New Guinean authority for your particular enquiry.
Visa information: Papua New Guinea’s Department of Foreign Affairs directs applicants seeking visitor, business and other visa information to the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority for current requirements.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
The Consulate currently publishes general enquiry hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The immigration counter operates Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. The office is closed on weekends and Australian and Papua New Guinean public holidays.
Published business hours do not necessarily mean that every service can be completed without prior arrangements. Contact the Consulate before travelling if you need to confirm the procedure for your particular enquiry.
Check the correct hours: immigration counter hours are shorter than the general office hours. Confirm the relevant service arrangements before attending.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
Both the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Papua New Guinea’s Department of Foreign Affairs list the Cairns Consulate’s jurisdiction as Northern Queensland.
The Cairns Consulate therefore provides a dedicated local point of contact for Papua New Guinean consular matters in northern parts of Queensland.
Papua New Guinea also maintains a Consulate-General in Brisbane with a broader DFAT jurisdiction covering Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Which office should you contact? if you are unsure whether Cairns or Brisbane is responsible for your particular location or service, contact the Cairns Consulate before submitting documents or travelling.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Papua New Guinea Consulate
Check the current procedure and service hours before travelling to the Cairns office.
Check your service
Confirm that the Cairns Consulate handles your particular consular or immigration matter before travelling.
Prepare your documents
Review current requirements and have the necessary identification, forms and supporting documents ready before attending.
Check service hours
General enquiry and immigration counter hours differ. Make sure you attend during the appropriate period for your service.
Frequently asked questions
Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns
Does Papua New Guinea have a Consulate in Cairns?
Yes. Papua New Guinea maintains an official Consulate at 42–44 Spence Street in Cairns.
Where is the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns?
The Consulate is located at 42–44 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD 4870, Australia.
How can I contact the Papua New Guinea Consulate?
The Consulate can be reached on +61 7 4031 8881. Additional official lines ending in 8882, 8883 and 8884 are also published.
What are the general opening hours?
General enquiries are currently handled Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
What are the immigration counter hours?
The immigration counter is currently open Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Who is the Consul of Papua New Guinea in Cairns?
Mr Damien Tipawi Arabagali is the current Consul of Papua New Guinea in Cairns.
Which area does the Cairns Consulate cover?
The official jurisdiction of the Consulate is Northern Queensland.
Is the Papua New Guinea Consulate in Cairns an honorary consulate?
The current Australian DFAT Protocol List designates the post as the Consulate of Papua New Guinea and lists a Consul and Vice-Consuls at the mission.
Does Papua New Guinea also have a Consulate General in Brisbane?
Yes. Papua New Guinea maintains a Consulate-General in Brisbane in addition to the Cairns Consulate.
Where is the Papua New Guinea High Commission?
The High Commission of Papua New Guinea is located in Canberra.