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Papua New Guinea visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Papua New Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at png.or.jp
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in Japan
- Embassy of Papua New Guinea in Tokyo
32-20, Shimo Meguro 5-chome, Tokyo
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Japan
Papua New GuineaJapan Visa required Japan 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.
Before travelling from Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
Japanese citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How Japanese citizens apply
Japanese 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 Japan
Japan requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Japanese citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Japanese citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.