The High Commission of Papua New Guinea in London is Papua New Guinea’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Papua New Guinean nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7930 0922 |
| pnghc.london@dfa.gov.pg | |
| Website | www.pnghighcomm.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Betty Palaso, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 16 August |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Papua New Guinean public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Papua New Guinean High Commission?
The high commissioner is Betty Palaso, in post since 17 November 2024 according to the FCDO list.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Papua New Guinean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
Expect the high commission to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday; the Papua New Guinean national day (16 August) often means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Papua New Guinean citizens should call the high commission on +44 20 7930 0922. Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Papua New Guinea in the United Kingdom
Papua New Guinea in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Papua New Guinea (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Papua New Guinea in London
What is the address of the Papua New Guinean High Commission in the UK?
At 14 – 16 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR.
When is the Papua New Guinean High Commission in London open?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Papua New Guinea to the UK?
Betty Palaso (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Papua New Guinean High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 16 August for Papua New Guinea; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.pnghighcomm.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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