United States
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Papua New Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pngembassy.org
Which Papua New Guinea visa?
Where to apply in United States
- Embassy of Papua New Guinea in Washington D.C.
K Street Northwest 1825, 20006 Washington
Papua New Guinean citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea
US citizens may stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Papua New Guinea.
How US citizens apply
US 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 Guinean citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Before flying to Papua New Guinea, US citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 60 days are allowed.
How long can US citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
US citizens can stay in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days with an ETA.
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Papua New Guinean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?
No; US 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.