Papua New Guinea
Canada
Canada visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Canada, Papua New Guinean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Papua New Guinea
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Papua New Guinea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Canadian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Papua New Guinea to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Canada
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
Papua New Guinean citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canada’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
The United States requires Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Canada?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.