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Papua New Guinea visa for Tongan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 60 days

Tongan citizens 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

Apply on ICA eVisa portal

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 Tonga

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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.

Before travelling from Tonga to Papua New Guinea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Tongan citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea

Tongan citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.

How Tongan citizens apply

Tongan citizens 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 Tonga

Papua New Guinean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Tonga and Papua New Guinea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tongan citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Tongan citizens receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.

How long can Tongan citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?

Tongan citizens 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 Tonga?

Papua New Guinean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tonga, valid for stays of up to 31 days.

Can Tongan citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?

No; Tongan citizens 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.