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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Jamaica citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

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Jamaica citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Papua New Guinea — applied for online before departure.

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Jamaica vs Papua New Guinea: passport comparison

Jamaica

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #100 · mobility 105.5

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7
35

countries both Jamaica and Papua New Guinea can enter visa-free together

Jamaica + Papua New Guinea: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Jamaica and Papua New Guinea travel together — by entry type:

35 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
68 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Jamaica and Papua New Guinea can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Papua New Guinea is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Jamaica → Papua New Guinea

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Jamaica → Papua New Guinea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to Papua New Guinea
0passports saw Papua New Guinea tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Jamaica passport, 0 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Jamaica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Papua New Guinea

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Jamaica citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Jamaica citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Papua New Guinea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Jamaica or Papua New Guinea?
The Jamaica passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Jamaica #100, Papua New Guinea #115.
Where can Jamaica and Papua New Guinea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 35 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Papua New Guinea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Jamaica and Papua New Guinea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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