Visa Requirements for Papua New Guinean Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Papua New Guinea

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Visa Not Required

34 destinations allow visa-free entry to Papua New Guinean citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 16 destinations for passport holders of Papua New Guinea.

eVisa

Papua New Guinean passport allows entry to 46 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Albania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa120 daysRequirement updated .
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsRequirement updated .ETA required if arriving by air. On arrival from land or overseas.
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Must arrive via Malabo International Airport
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaup to 90 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via 31 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
    Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Israel PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .90 days within any 6-month period.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated , remarks Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
    eTA fee is USD 32.50.
    Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRemarks updated .
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 days
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsOnline Visa eligible.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa16 daysRequirement updated .
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRequirement updated , remarks Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
    Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
    Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
    Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .Available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Obtainable online.
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Syria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 daysRemarks updated .
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRemarks updated .
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 days
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .May apply using 'Smart service'.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsRequirement updated .
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island

eVisa / On Arrival

For 12 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Papua New Guinea.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Iran PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .17
    e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysRemarks updated .The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
    Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
    SAARC - USD 35
    Non SAARC - USD 75
    e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
    If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .

Pre-arranged Visa Required

84 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Papua New Guinea. This requirement may be waived off if Papua New Guinean citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
    Transit visa is not required.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Barbados PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .30 days visa free if hold a valid multiple entry visa or resident permit of the European Union, Schengen Area member states, and United States
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Chile PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • China PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by the European Union member states, EFTA member states, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Finland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • France PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Germany PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Greece PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .* 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Italy PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Japan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
    May apply online
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .visa on arrival if they have a residence permit issued by any country of the European Union, any country of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) issued by the US
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

    To be 18 years old and over.
    The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months.
    To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual.
    Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredIn addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale).
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .15 days visa free if Hold a valid Type "C" multiple-entry visa for the Schengen Area or a temporary/permanent residence permit of an EU Member State or a country signatory of the Schengen Agreement
  • Mali PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Malta PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .180 days visa free if hold both a valid visa or permanent residence issued by Canada, Schengen Area, Japan, the United Kingdom or the United States, and only permanent residence issued by Colombia and Chile
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .30 days visa free if hold a valid issued by the Schengen area, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area , Australia , Canada , Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus , Japan , United Arab Emirates ..
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredInternational Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required.
    May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
    Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Norway PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Oman PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Poland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Romania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .San Marino imposes no visa requirements on its visitors, however entry is only possible through land border crossing with Italy, multiple entry Schengen area visa required.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .90 days visa free if hold a valid visa or pernamnet residence of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
    May apply online
  • Spain PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Vatican imposes no visa requirements on its visitors, however entry is only possible through land border crossing with Italy, multiple entry Schengen area visa required.
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required

Information last checked . Requirements last changed on .