Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of the Solomon Islands
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Solomon Islands receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Visa on arrival and Easy Visitor Permit (30 or 60 days)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days from arrival
- Fee
- US$0
- Processing time
- On arrival, or online in advance
All visa types for Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival; applications go through evisa.ica.gov.pg. Processing time, as Papua New Guinea states it: On arrival, or online in advance. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 or 60 days from arrival.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
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Travel advice for Papua New Guinea
- 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.
Citizens of the Solomon Islands planning a trip to Papua New Guinea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Papua New Guinea at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Papua New Guinea (updated 17 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Papua New Guinea (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Papua New Guinea
Citizens of the Solomon Islands may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How citizens of the Solomon Islands apply
Citizens of the Solomon Islands receive the visa for Papua New Guinea at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to the Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands issues Papua New Guinean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Citizens of the Solomon Islands receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.
How long can citizens of the Solomon Islands stay in Papua New Guinea?
Citizens of the Solomon Islands can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Papua New Guinea visa on arrival cost?
Papua New Guinea’s official sources list no fee for the visa on arrival.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands issues Papua New Guinean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 45 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of the Solomon Islands enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; citizens of the Solomon Islands need a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea.
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.