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Rwanda visa for Papua New Guinean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Rwanda admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Rwandan citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea

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Travel advice for Rwanda

  • 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 Papua New Guinea to Rwanda, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Rwanda

Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.

Rwanda’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens

Tanzania admits Papua New Guinean citizens visa-free.

Rwandan citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea

Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Rwandan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Rwanda?

Rwanda admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in Rwanda?

Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in Rwanda for up to 30 days.

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Before flying to Papua New Guinea, Rwandan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 30 days are allowed.

Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter Rwanda visa-free?

Yes, Papua New Guinean citizens can enter Rwanda 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.