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EFTA Citizens Visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

60 days. Free of charge.
Up to 60 days per visit

EFTA passport holders can enter Papua New Guinea without obtaining a visa in advance. Maximum stay is 60 days.

📋 Required Documents

🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Papua New Guinea embassy before applying.

✈️ How to Enter Papua New Guinea

  1. 1
    Check your passport validity
    Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Papua New Guinea.
  2. 2
    Book your flights and accommodation
    Have your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Carry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
  4. 4
    Arrive and enjoy
    Present your passport at immigration. You may stay for up to 60 days.

Papua New Guinea — Quick Facts

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and maritime borders with Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east

🏛️ Capital
Port Moresby
💱 Currency
kina (PGK)
📞 Dial Code
++675
🗣️ Language
English

🆘 Emergency Numbers in Papua New Guinea

🚔 Police
000
🚑 Ambulance
111
🚒 Fire
110

📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in Papua New Guinea

Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.

Queen's Birthday 2026-06-08
Remembrance Day 2026-07-23
Repentance Day 2026-08-26
Independence Day 2026-09-16

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.