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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Palau citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Visa on arrival

Palau citizens can get a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Palau vs Papua New Guinea: passport comparison

Palau

69

visa-free countries

Global rank: #87 · mobility 131.5

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7
23

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

Palau + Papua New Guinea: passport compatibility

66%

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

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

23 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
38 both e-visa / eTA
41 both need a visa
67 access differs

Where Palau 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.

How the entry rule changed: Palau → 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 Palau → 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 Palau passport, 1 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 Palau 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

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Palau citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Palau citizens can get a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Palau or Papua New Guinea?
The Palau passport is stronger: 69 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Palau #87, Papua New Guinea #115.
Where can Palau and Papua New Guinea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Palau 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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