Visa requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Papua New Guinea.

As of 2026, Papua New Guinean citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 84 countries and territories, ranking the Papua New Guinean passport 54th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. Andorra imposes no visa requirements on its visitors, however entry is only possible through land border crossings with France or Spain, multiple entry Schengen area visa required. 30 days 6 months The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Papua New Guinean citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. 120 days and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). Transit visa is not required. 3 months 14 days 90 days 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). 90 days The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD. 30 days visa free if hold a valid multiple entry visa or resident permit of the European Union, Schengen Area member states, and United States 90 days 90 days per calendar year. 1 month 30 days 6 months ETA required if arriving by air. On arrival from land or overseas. 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports. 90 days 90 days - extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period. 45 days 7 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by the European Union member states, EFTA member states, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 6 months 30 days 90 days 30 days Visa fee is 30 USD. In cases where a visa cannot be issued due to unexpected circumstances or force majeure, visitors may apply for a visa through the Special Entry Permit (PEI). 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state. Must arrive via Malabo International Airport 30 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 4 months 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 30 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state. 30 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Visa on arrival if they have a residence permit issued by any country of the European Union, any country of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Australia, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) issued by the US. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 12-month period. Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online. e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions: To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 60 days 30 days In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 3 months 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. 90 days 30 days 30 days 90 days 30 days 180 days 180 days per calendar year for tourism visits and a maximum stay of 120 days per calendar year for business visits. 180 days visa free if hold both a valid visa or permanent residence issued by Canada, Schengen Area, Japan, the United Kingdom or the United States, and only permanent residence issued by Colombia and Chile. 30 days 30 days 30 days visa free if hold a valid issued by the Schengen area, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. 30 days 28 days 90 days 90 days International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required. May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. 30 days 15 days visa free if Hold a valid Type "C" multiple-entry visa for the Schengen Area or a temporary/permanent residence permit of an EU Member State or a country signatory of the Schengen Agreement 3 months 30 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 3 months 6 weeks 3 months 60 days San Marino imposes no visa requirements on its visitors, however entry is only possible through land border crossing with Italy, multiple entry Schengen area visa required. 15 days Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 1 month 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. Transfers allowed. 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa or permanent residence of the Cyprus, Ireland, Schengen Area member states, United Kingdom or the United States 3 months 3 months / 30 days 30 days 3 months 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 30 days 90 days 60 days 3 months 60 days 30 days 15 days 31 days When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD. 1 month 3 months May apply using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies 6 months 120 days Vatican imposes no visa requirements on its visitors, however entry is only possible through land border crossing with Italy, multiple entry Schengen area visa required. Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 90 days 30 days visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.). 90 days 1 month

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Tourists from all countries (except Georgia) can visit Abkhazia for a period not exceeding 24 hours as part of an organized tourist group. 90 days Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. To enter South Ossetia, visitors must have a multiple-entry visa for Russia and register their stay with the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 days. Registration required after 24h.Rules and recommendations | Transnistria tour

Dependent and autonomous territories Territory Conditions of access Notes China 90 days 30 days Denmark France 90 days French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. 90 days 90 days Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. 3 months 6 months Special permit required. 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period. Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.Tristan da Cunha Information for Visitors Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States 45 days 45 days Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

APEC Business Travel Card

Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:

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1 - Up to 180 days 2 - Up to 90 days 3 - Up to 90 days in a period of 180 days 4 - Up to 60 days

The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages: No need to apply for a visa or entry permit to APEC countries, as the card is treated as such (except by Canada and United States) Undertake legitimate business in participating economies Expedited border crossing in all member economies, including transitional members

See also Visa policy of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean passport

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