Papua New Guinea
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Papua New Guinean citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Canberra2,879 km
Empire Circuit 120, 2600 Canberra
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Sydney2,747 km
Grafton Street 101, 2022 Sydney
The Netherlands looks after Papua New Guinea from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Canberra, Australia (2,879 km from Port Moresby) and a consulate general in Sydney, Australia (2,747 km) as the responsible post. The Netherlands sets which of its missions takes applications from Papua New Guinea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Dutch citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
NetherlandsPapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (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 the Netherlands
How long Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinean citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Papua New Guinea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets Papua New Guinean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Germany and Belgium require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Papua New Guinea?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Papua New Guinea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for Papua New Guinea.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.