Papua New Guinea passport → Mexico
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Papua New Guinean passport holders need a visa for Mexico, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: gob.mx
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.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Papua New Guinean passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free180 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- US Green Card
- UK residence permit
- EU / Schengen residence
Physical visa sticker valid on arrival (digital copies refused). Fill the FMM form; carry return ticket and accommodation proof.
Get trip-ready for Mexico
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Mexico at a glance
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +52
- Region
- Central America
Mexico for other passports
- Papua New GuineaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Central America for Papua New Guinean passport holders
BelizeVisa-free
PanamaVisa-free90 days
Costa RicaVisa required
El SalvadorVisa required
GuatemalaVisa required
HondurasVisa required
NicaraguaVisa required
Common questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Papua New Guinean passport holders need a visa for Mexico, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Mexico?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens get a visa on arrival in Mexico?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Mexico easier for Papua New Guinean citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Japan, Green Card, UK residence, EU residence, Papua New Guinean citizens get visa free for up to 180 days. Physical visa sticker valid on arrival (digital copies refused). Fill the FMM form; carry return ticket and accommodation proof.
How many countries can Papua New Guinean citizens visit without a visa?
69 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #60 of 93 (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.