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Papua New Guinea Visa Policy Snapshot
Papua New Guinea entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 104+ passport groups. Visa on arrival examples include Israel, Kiribati Republic (Gilbert Islands), Marshall Islands, Micronesia (F.S. of Polynesia), Nauru. Popular e-Visa passports include Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia.
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Papua New Guinea without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea. Check eligible passports and notes.
+9 countries
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Papua New Guinea permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Papua New Guinea before you travel. Review eligible passports.
+95 countries
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Papua New Guinea applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.