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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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.org.nz
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in New Zealand
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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 New Zealand 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
New Zealand citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How New Zealand citizens apply
New Zealand 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 New Zealand
Papua New Guinean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Papua New Guinean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; New Zealand 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.