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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Visa on arrival and Easy Visitor Permit (30 or 60 days)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days from arrival
- Fee
- US$0
- Processing time
- On arrival, or online in advance
All visa types for Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival; applications go through evisa.ica.gov.pg. Processing time, as Papua New Guinea states it: On arrival, or online in advance. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 or 60 days from arrival.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Canada
Papua New GuineaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
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 Canada 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
Canadian citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens receive the visa for Papua New Guinea at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Canada
Before flying to Canada, Papua New Guinean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Canadian citizens receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Canadian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Papua New Guinea visa on arrival cost?
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Papua New Guinean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can Canadian citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.