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Papua New Guinea passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Papua New Guinea passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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37Visa-free
43eVisa
32Visa on arrival
86Visa required

Papua New Guinea passport at a glance

With a Papua New Guinea passport you can enter 37 destinations visa-free and 32 with a visa on arrival, so 69 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 86 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Papua New Guinea

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Papua New Guinea passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Papua New Guinea passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa10131813
Asia891717
Europe10440
North America11237
Oceania4711
South America3108

Longest visa-free stays

Where Papua New Guinea passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 37
eVisa 43
Visa on arrival 32
Visa required 86

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa?

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit 37 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 32 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 69 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Papua New Guinea passport holders?

32 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Papua New Guinea passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Papua New Guinea passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Papua New Guinea passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Papua New Guinea passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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