Papua New Guinea
China
China visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pg.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Papua New Guinea
- Embassy of China in Port Moresby
SECTION 216 LOT 5, SIR JOHN GUISE DRIVE, WAIGANI, PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
China has 1 mission in Papua New Guinea, with its embassy in Port Moresby.
Chinese citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
ChinaPapua New Guinea Visa required Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Papua New Guinea to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in China
How long Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
In Papua New Guinea, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Port Moresby, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Papua New Guinea. The rule is the same in both directions between Papua New Guinea and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for China?
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Papua New Guinea?
The Chinese embassy in Papua New Guinea is in Port Moresby.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Papua New Guinea.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
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.