Papua New Guinea
Papua New GuineaCross-border driving routes from Papua New Guinea
Routes from Papua New Guinea
You can drive from Papua New Guinea into 1 neighbouring country by road. Pick a destination below for the border crossing, whether the driving side changes, and the IDP format it accepts. An International Driving Permit is a certified translation of your national licence carried alongside the original, not a government-issued permit.
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Routes from Papua New Guinea
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Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive out of Papua New Guinea?
You should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence in most countries you drive into from Papua New Guinea. The IDP is a certified translation of your licence, carried together with the original — not a government-issued permit and never a replacement for your licence. Whether it is required depends on the destination country, so open the route for the neighbour you are crossing into.
02
Which countries can I drive to from Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea shares a land border you can cross by car with 1 country: Indonesia. Each route guide covers the main crossing, the driving side, and local rules.
03
How fast can I get an IDP for the trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off from Papua New Guinea.
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