๐ต๐ฌVisa requirements for Papua New Guinea
Who can enter Papua New Guinea, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 33 countries can enter Papua New Guinea without a visa in advance. 0 have full visa-free access; 33 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 0 visa-free
- 33 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 209 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa on arrival
33 nationalities
Anguilla
Bermuda
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
China
Falkland Islands
Fiji
Gibraltar
Guernsey
Indonesia
Isle of Man
Israel
Japan
Jersey
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Montserrat
Nauru
Palau
Pitcairn Islands
Saint Helena
Samoa
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
Visa required in advance
209 nationalities
Afghanistan
ร
land Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Rรฉunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Kuk Swamp
- Q1698443
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Papua New Guinea?
It depends on your passport. 33 nationalities can enter Papua New Guinea without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
February, May, June, July, August, September, October, based on Port Moresby's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinean kina (PGK). 1 USD is approximately 4.54 PGK.
What side of the road does Papua New Guinea drive on?
Papua New Guinea drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Papua New Guinea have?
2: Kuk Swamp, Q1698443.
What is the emergency number in Papua New Guinea?
110 / 111 / 112.
What time zone is Papua New Guinea in?
Port Moresby (UTC+10).
What is the nearest airport to Port Moresby?
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), about 4 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.