Australia
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Papua New Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pngcanberra.org
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in Australia
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- Consulate General of Papua New Guinea in Sydney
Suite G.04 / 247 Coward Street, Mascot NSW 2020, Sydney
- Consulate General of Papua New Guinea in Brisbane
Level 1 316 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4001
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for Papua New Guinea
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Papua New Guinea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Papua New Guinea at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Papua New Guinea (updated 17 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Papua New Guinea (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
Australian citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens apply for the ETA for Papua New Guinea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Australia
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Australian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Australian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 30 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Australia?
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an ETA for Papua New Guinea.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.