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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinean Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Papua New Guinea Passport Holders Travel?

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit 38 countries without a visa, 4 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Papua New Guinea passport #127 of 199.

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38
Visa-free destinations
4
With unlimited stay
34
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (19 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Papua New Guinea

Below is the full list of countries that Papua New Guinea citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BelizeBelize Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of BotswanaBotswana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ColombiaColombia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free 30 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IsraelIsrael Visa-free 90 days
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of KosovoKosovo Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PeruPeru Visa-free 180 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TanzaniaTanzania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days
Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free 30 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days

Unlimited stay countries for Papua New Guinea passport

4 countries let Papua New Guinea passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of BelizeBelize
  • Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
  • Flag of JamaicaJamaica
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Papua New Guinea citizens

Holders of a Papua New Guinea passport can travel to 38 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 4 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 34 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 32 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 5 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Papua New Guinea citizens can reach 75 countries without a classic visa application. A further 38 countries offer an eVisa, and 85 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize and Botswana, among many others.

Where can Papua New Guinea citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Papua New Guinea passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (4 countries)

Belize, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Palestine

180 days (6 months) (3 countries)

Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Peru

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (19 countries)

Bahamas, Bangladesh, Botswana, Colombia, Ecuador, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Israel, Kiribati, Kosovo, Lesotho, Mauritius, Panama and 4 more

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

30 days (1 month) (9 countries)

Angola, Eswatini, Malawi, Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore and United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways for Papua New Guinea passport holders

With 38 visa-free destinations, the Papua New Guinea passport ranks #127 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Papua New Guinea citizens

How many countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa?

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit 38 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 4 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 34 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (32) and electronic travel authorisations (5), Papua New Guinea citizens can enter 75 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Papua New Guinea citizens?

4 countries let Papua New Guinea passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Belize, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Papua New Guinea passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 19 countries, including Bahamas, Bangladesh, Botswana, Colombia, Ecuador, Gambia, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Israel and 9 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Papua New Guinea citizens?

Apart from the 4 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Peru.

Where is the Papua New Guinea passport ranked?

With 38 visa-free destinations the Papua New Guinea passport ranks #127 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Papua New Guinea passport holders: 38 visa-free, 32 visa on arrival, 5 eTA and 38 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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