Congo passport → Papua New Guinea

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Visa required in advance

Congolese passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

CongoVisa required
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 Congolese passport holders

FijiVisa required
Solomon IslandsVisa required
VanuatuVisa required

Common questions

Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

How long can Congolese citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?

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

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

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Congolese citizens visit without a visa?

47 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Congo passport ranks #79 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.