Papua New Guinea
United States
United States visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Papua New Guinea
The United States has 1 mission in Papua New Guinea, with its embassy in Port Moresby.
US visas issued to citizens of Papua New Guinea
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 742 | 678 |
| Student (F, M) | 168 | 108 |
| Exchange (J) | 61 | 47 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 25 | 39 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 70 | 50 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 301 | 242 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1,368 | 1,164 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 3.9% | 10.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,164 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Papua New Guinea, the 162nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 58%, diplomatic and official visas 21% and student visas 9%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,368).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Papua New Guinea received 274, 21% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 10.6% for citizens of Papua New Guinea in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 3.9%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Papua New Guinea anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Papua New Guinea.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
United StatesPapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 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 United States
How long Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Port Moresby, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Mexico requires Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
US citizens do not need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States?
Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Papua New Guinea?
The US embassy in Papua New Guinea is in Port Moresby.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
US citizens do not need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 60 days.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States 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.