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Papua New Guinea visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai 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.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Papua New Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in Thailand
Papua New Guinea has no embassy or consulate in Thailand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Thailand
Papua New GuineaThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
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.
Thai citizens 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
Thai citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How Thai citizens apply
Thai citizens apply for the ETA for Papua New Guinea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Papua New Guinea’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Indonesia admits Thai citizens visa-free.
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to Thailand
No visa is needed by Papua New Guinean citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Thai 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.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Thai citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is needed by Papua New Guinean citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need an ETA for 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.