Australia passport → Papua New Guinea

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

eVisa (apply online)

Australian passport holders need an eVisa for Papua New Guinea. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Papua New Guinea at a glance

Capital: Port Moresby
Currency: Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
Languages: English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Calling code: +675
Region: Melanesia

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Papua New Guinea for other passports

AustraliaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa on arrival60 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival60 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa on arrival60 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Melanesia for Australian passport holders

FijiVisa-free120 days
VanuatuVisa-free120 days
Solomon IslandsVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Australian passport holders need an eVisa for Papua New Guinea. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Australian citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?

153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.