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Papua New Guinea visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Papua New Guinea? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Melanesia | Continent: Oceania

Papua New Guinea flag
0Visa-free
189eVisa
9Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Papua New Guinea entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 0 can enter Papua New Guinea visa-free and 9 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 189 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

9 of 198 passports can travel to Papua New Guinea without arranging anything before departure.

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Papua New Guinea entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Papua New Guinea
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Papua New Guinea visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Papua New Guinea.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00540
Asia01500
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania0850
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

eVisa 189
Visa on arrival 9

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Papua New Guinea?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 9 can get a visa on arrival and 189 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Does Papua New Guinea offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 9 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Papua New Guinea eVisa online?

189 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Papua New Guinea. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 8 can enter Papua New Guinea visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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