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Australia visa requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens

Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Australia, from its embassy or consulate.

Passport

PNG

Papua New Guinea

Going to

AUS

Australia

Visa needed

Apply at the embassy or consulate.

Visa
Required
Last updated
11 November 2026

May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa is not required.

What to do

  1. Find Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.

  2. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.

  3. Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Australia

Choose a visit visa that fits your passport and plans.

  • eVisaTourist visa from abroadA visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.
    Fee
    A$250

    How to apply

    1. Prepare your passport, money proof and visit plans.
    2. Apply online through ImmiAccount.
    3. Add documents and pay the fee.
    4. Complete health checks or fingerprints if asked.
    5. Stay outside Australia until the decision.

    Documents required

    • Passport identity pages
    • Bank statements
    • Visit plans
    • Proof of reasons to return
    • Invitation letter if needed
    • Child documents if needed
    • English translations
    • You cannot work on this visa.
    • Your approval letter gives your stay length and allowed entries.
    Official page
  • eVisaTourist visa within AustraliaA visa for eligible people already in Australia who want a longer visit.
    Fee
    A$630

    How to apply

    1. Check whether your current visa lets you apply.
    2. Prepare money proof and visit plans.
    3. Apply through ImmiAccount, add documents and pay.

    Documents required

    • Passport identity pages
    • Proof of enough money
    • Visit plans
    • Proof of reasons to return
    • English translations
    • Your current and past visas affect whether you can apply.
    • Your approval letter gives your stay length.
    Official page
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026

Embassies for this trip

Book an appointment before you go.

All embassies

  • High commission

    Australian high commission in Papua New Guinea

    Godwit Road, Waigani NCD

    png.embassy.gov.au

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Coming from Papua New Guinea

  • Plugs INo adapter
  • MoneyAUD $
  • Time−5h
  • DrivingOn the leftSame as home
  • LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
  • Emergency000 police

Planning your Australia trip

Best time to go: It depends on the region. December–February is summer and June–August is winter. The tropical north has its dry season in winter, while the south beyond the Great Dividing Range has its dry season in summer.

  • Sydney HarbourSydney, Australia's largest city, sits on one of the world's most famous harbours.
  • The OutbackAustralia's remote inland areas are known for deserts and wide open spaces.
  • Snowy MountainsThese mountains in the southeast receive metres of snow in winter.
  • Tasmania's central and western mountainsSnowfall is very common in these mountainous areas.
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About Australia

Australia is a federal country covering its own continent, Tasmania and many smaller islands.

Capital
Canberra
Money
Australian dollar ($)
Languages
English
Time zone
8 time zones
Cars drive on the
left side
Calling code
+61
Read the Australia guide

Other Oceania passports

Going to Australia

Easier trips nearby

Places close to Australia with simpler entry for you.

Cook IslandsVisa not required31 days
FijiVisa not required120 days
French PolynesiaVisa not required90 days
GuamVisa not required45 days
KiribatiVisa not required90 days
MicronesiaVisa not required30 days
New CaledoniaVisa not required90 days
NiueVisa not required30 days

Questions

Do papua new guinean citizens need a visa for Australia?

Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Australia, from its embassy or consulate.

Where do I apply for a Australia visa?

At Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.

Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help papua new guinean citizens enter Australia?

We have no record of Australia relaxing its rules for papua new guinean citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.

Do australian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Australian citizens need an eVisa for Papua New Guinea. Apply on the official website.

Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Australia?

New Zealand can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Australia are easier for papua new guinean citizens?

Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam Kiribati, and 3 more let papua new guinean citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Australia?

Find Australia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.

What money is used in Australia?

Australian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Australia?

English.

How strong is the Papua New Guinea passport?

It ranks #67 and reaches 66 destinations without applying ahead.

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