New Zealand passport → Papua New Guinea

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Visa on arrival60 days

New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (60 days).

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

New ZealandVisa on arrival60 days
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 New Zealander passport holders

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

Common questions

Do New Zealander citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

New Zealander passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can New Zealander citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?

Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can New Zealander citizens visit without a visa?

154 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The New Zealand passport ranks #10 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.