Papua New Guinea
Malaysia
Malaysia visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kln.gov.my
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malaysian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
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Travel advice for Malaysia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Papua New Guinean citizens planning a trip to Malaysia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Malaysia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malaysia (updated 16 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Malaysia
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.
Malaysia’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Thailand admits Papua New Guinean citizens visa-free. Brunei requires Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Malaysian citizens travelling to 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.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Papua New Guinean citizens do not need a visa for Malaysia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Malaysia?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.
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.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?
Yes, Papua New Guinean citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.