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Papua New Guinea visa for Irish citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 60 days

Irish citizens do not need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 60 days.

Maximum stay
60 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Papua New Guinea visa?

All visa types for Papua New Guinea

Where to apply in Ireland

Papua New Guinea has no embassy or consulate in Ireland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Ireland

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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.

Before travelling from Ireland to Papua New Guinea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Irish citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea

Irish citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.

How Irish citizens apply

Irish 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 Ireland

Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Irish citizens do not need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 60 days.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?

Irish citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.

Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Can Irish citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?

No; Irish 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.