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Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of Vanuatu

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 60 days

Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

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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.

For a trip from Vanuatu to Papua New Guinea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Vanuatu can stay in Papua New Guinea

Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu apply

Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

Vanuatu admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Citizens of Vanuatu receive their visa for Papua New Guinea at the border; it covers up to 60 days.

How long can citizens of Vanuatu stay in Papua New Guinea?

Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

Vanuatu admits Papua New Guinean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 120 days.

Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Papua New Guinea visa-free?

No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.