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Papua New Guinea visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 96 can travel to Papua New Guinea without arranging a visa in advance. 102 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Papua New Guinea: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
United Kingdom eTA required –
India eTA required –
Philippines eTA required –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada eTA required –
Australia eTA required –
China eTA required –
Germany eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 37/46
Asia 16/50
Africa 9/54
North America 14/23
South America 7/12
Oceania 13/13

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea

9 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Papua New Guinea

87 passports

Passports eligible for Papua New Guinea e-Visa

102 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Papua New Guinea?

It depends on your passport. 0 passports can enter Papua New Guinea visa-free, 9 get a visa on arrival, 87 need an eTA, 102 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Papua New Guinea without a visa?

No passports are recorded as visa-free for Papua New Guinea.

Does Papua New Guinea offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 102 passports can apply for a visa to Papua New Guinea online.

Holding a Papua New Guinea passport? See where the Papua New Guinea passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Papua New Guinea before you book.