Papua New GuineaNetherlands: Visa required

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

Visa required

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,162 km, straight line (~17h 10m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Netherlands134 of 238 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea: Visa required.

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to Papua New Guinea. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Netherlands

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Netherlands.

How far is Netherlands from Papua New Guinea?

About 14,162 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 10m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Netherlands?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Netherlands?

112.

Does Netherlands drive on the same side of the road as Papua New Guinea?

Netherlands drives on the right, the opposite side to Papua New Guinea. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Netherlands in?

Amsterdam (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Amsterdam?

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Netherlands without a visa?

134 of the 238 nationalities this site tracks can enter Netherlands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Netherlands?

United Kingdom, Isle of Man, San Marino.

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.

About Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island nation in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and maritime borders with Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country's 462,840 km2 (178,700 mi2) includes a large mainland and hundreds of islands.

CapitalPort Moresby

RegionMelanesia

Population10.8M

Area462,840 km²

CurrencyPapua New Guinean kina (1 USD ≈ 4.54 PGK)

LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin

Calling code+675

Drives on theleft

TimezonePort Moresby (UTC+10)

Nearest airportPort Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), 4 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,020 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39K (2020)

Climate in Port Moresby

Warmest February, coolest August, driest September, sunniest October. Best time to visit: February, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Port Moresby, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	24.3°C	371mm	316h
February	30.8°C	24.4°C	128mm	287h
March	29.8°C	24.1°C	352mm	245h
April	29.4°C	23.8°C	173mm	285h
May	29.6°C	24.6°C	105mm	315h
June	28.6°C	24°C	70mm	302h
July	28.3°C	23.7°C	100mm	310h
August	28.1°C	22.9°C	54mm	305h
September	29.1°C	23.9°C	40mm	321h
October	29.4°C	24°C	72mm	336h
November	30.1°C	24°C	129mm	320h
December	30.5°C	24.2°C	186mm	312h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Independent State of Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern part of the world's largest and highest tropical island, New Guinea, together with many smaller offshore islands.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kuk Swamp
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Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Netherlands

The Netherlands, also informally known as Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces and three overseas special municipalities. European Netherlands has land borders with Germany to the east and with Belgium to the south, and a coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium in the North Sea. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official languages in the Caribbean territories. People from the Netherlands are referred to as Dutch.

CapitalAmsterdam

RegionWestern Europe

Population18.1M

Area41,850 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesDutch

Calling code+31

Drives on theright

TimezoneAmsterdam (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAmsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 11 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$73,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7.3M (2020)

Climate in Amsterdam

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Amsterdam, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.6°C	4.1°C	58mm	107h
February	9.2°C	4.8°C	133mm	143h
March	9.6°C	3.2°C	46mm	250h
April	15.4°C	5.2°C	24mm	340h
May	17.1°C	7.8°C	20mm	408h
June	20.7°C	13.1°C	72mm	330h
July	19.9°C	12.7°C	93mm	347h
August	23.9°C	16°C	100mm	346h
September	19.4°C	11.2°C	69mm	283h
October	14°C	8.8°C	145mm	165h
November	12.2°C	6.2°C	54mm	156h
December	7.6°C	2.9°C	111mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Netherlands is a charming small country in the low-lying river delta of northwestern Europe. Its landscape of famously flat lands, much of it reclaimed from the sea, is dotted with windmills, blooming tulip fields and picturesque villages. The modern architecture and urban environments of quite a few cities are also becoming internationally prominent. With over 17 million people living in a relatively small area, this is a densely populated modern European country. Still, even the largest of its cities have retained elements of a laid-back, small-town atmosphere, and most are packed with historic heritage, for which there is much local pride.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Eerste Kerstdag

December 26, 2026Tweede Kerstdag

January 1, 2027Nieuwjaarsdag

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