Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for 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
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in Malaysia
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Malaysia
Papua New GuineaMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia 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.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Papua New Guinea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Malaysian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
Malaysian citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How Malaysian citizens apply
Malaysian 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 Guinea’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
Indonesia admits Malaysian citizens visa-free.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Malaysian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Malaysia admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; Malaysian 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.