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Papua New Guinea visa requirements

Travellers from 56 of 198 countries can visit Papua New Guinea easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Papua New Guinea

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • Visa on arrival55 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
  • eTA needed1 of 198 passportsA short online form, not a full visa.
  • eVisa134 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
  • Visa needed8 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Papua New Guinea visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Oceania12 of 13 countries
  • Americas15 of 35 countries
  • Europe17 of 46 countries
  • Asia6 of 50 countries
  • Africa6 of 54 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Papua New Guinea without a visa?

56 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Papua New Guinea?

eVisa: it applies to 134 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Papua New Guinea?

8 passports, including Nigeria, Guatemala, Honduras, Congo Panama, and 3 more.

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

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

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

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

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

eVisa, for up to 60 days.

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

Visa needed.

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

eVisa, for up to 60 days.

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

eVisa, for up to 60 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Papua New Guinea?

Oceania: 12 of 13 passports enter without applying first.

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