Papua New Guinea Passport Ranking 2026

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Papua New Guinea Passport

Rank #118 globally

Visa-free destinations

112

Easy Access Countries

93.5

Mobility Score

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Visa Requirements for Papua New Guinea Citizens

Detailed visa information for Papua New Guinea passport holders traveling worldwide

Rank	Destination	Visa Type	Duration
#1	Spain	Visa Required	-
#2	United Arab Emirates	eVisa	90 days
#3	Denmark	Visa Required	-
#4	Finland	Visa Required	-
#5	France	Visa Required	-
#6	Sweden	Visa Required	-
#7	Italy	Visa Required	-
#8	Germany	Visa Required	-
#9	Belgium	Visa Required	-
#10	Netherlands	Visa Required	-
#11	Luxembourg	Visa Required	-
#12	Austria	Visa Required	-
#13	Portugal	Visa Required	-
#14	Singapore	Visa Free	30 days
#15	Norway	Visa Required	-
#16	Switzerland	Visa Required	-
#17	Greece	Visa Required	-
#18	Ireland	Visa Required	-
#19	South Korea	eVisa	90 days
#20	Poland	Visa Required	-
#21	Hungary	Visa Required	-
#22	Japan	Visa Required	-
#23	Slovakia	Visa Required	-
#24	Croatia	Visa Required	-
#25	Czech Republic	Visa Required	-
#26	New Zealand	Visa Required	-
#27	Estonia	Visa Required	-
#28	Malta	Visa Required	-
#29	Australia	eVisa	90 days
#30	Slovenia	Visa Required	-
#31	Latvia	Visa Required	-
#32	Malaysia	Visa Free	30 days
#33	Cyprus	Visa Required	-
#34	Lithuania	Visa Required	-
#35	Romania	Visa Required	-
#36	United Kingdom	eTA Required	90 days
#37	Bulgaria	Visa Required	-
#38	Iceland	Visa Required	-
#39	Liechtenstein	Visa Required	-
#40	Canada	eTA Required	90 days
#41	United States	Visa Required	-
#42	Monaco	Visa Required	-
#43	Brazil	Visa Required	-
#44	Argentina	Visa Required	-
#45	Chile	Visa Required	-
#46	Hong Kong	Visa Free	90 days
#47	Barbados	Visa Required	-
#48	Andorra	Visa Required	-
#49	San Marino	Visa Required	-
#50	Israel	Visa Free	90 days
#51	Bahamas	Visa Free	90 days
#52	Uruguay	Visa Required	-
#53	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa Free	90 days
#54	Brunei	Visa Required	-
#55	Mexico	Visa Required	-
#56	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa Free	90 days
#57	Antigua and Barbuda	Visa Free	180 days
#58	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa Required	-
#59	Ukraine	Visa Required	-
#60	Seychelles	Visa Free	90 days
#61	Peru	Visa Free	180 days
#62	Costa Rica	Visa Required	-
#63	Vatican	Visa Required	-
#64	Grenada	Visa Free	90 days
#65	Saint Lucia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#66	Paraguay	Visa Required	-
#67	Panama	Visa Free	90 days
#68	Macao	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#69	Mauritius	Visa Free	90 days
#70	Dominica	Visa Free	180 days
#71	Serbia	Visa Required	-
#72	Solomon Islands	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#73	Colombia	Visa Free	90 days
#74	Guatemala	Visa Required	-
#75	El Salvador	eVisa	90 days
#76	Samoa	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#77	Honduras	Visa Required	-
#78	Montenegro	Visa Required	-
#79	Taiwan	Visa Required	-
#80	Tuvalu	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#81	Tonga	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#82	North Macedonia	Visa Required	-
#83	Georgia	eVisa	90 days
#84	Kiribati	Visa Free	90 days
#85	Marshall Islands	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#86	Nicaragua	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#87	Palau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#88	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa Required	-
#89	Micronesia	Visa Free	30 days
#90	Venezuela	Visa Required	-
#91	Albania	eVisa	90 days
#92	Moldova	eVisa	90 days
#93	Russia	eVisa	90 days
#94	Turkey	Visa Required	-
#95	Qatar	eVisa	90 days
#96	Timor Leste	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#97	South Africa	Visa Required	-
#98	Belize	Visa Free	90 days
#99	Kuwait	Visa Required	-
#100	Jamaica	Visa Free	90 days
#101	Maldives	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#102	Fiji	Visa Free	120 days
#103	Ecuador	Visa Free	90 days
#104	Vanuatu	Visa Free	120 days
#105	Saudi Arabia	Visa Required	-
#106	Guyana	Visa Required	-
#107	Kosovo	Visa Free	90 days
#108	Bahrain	eVisa	90 days
#109	Indonesia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#110	Thailand	Visa Free	60 days
#111	Belarus	Visa Required	-
#112	Nauru	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#113	Oman	eVisa	90 days
#114	China	Visa Required	-
#115	Suriname	Visa Required	-
#116	Kazakhstan	eVisa	90 days
#117	Bolivia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#119	Botswana	Visa Free	90 days
#120	Morocco	Visa Required	-
#121	Swaziland	Visa Free	30 days
#122	Lesotho	Visa Free	90 days
#123	Dominican Republic	Visa Free	90 days
#124	Namibia	Visa Required	-
#125	Mongolia	eVisa	90 days
#126	Azerbaijan	Visa Required	-
#127	Philippines	Visa Free	30 days
#128	Malawi	Visa Free	30 days
#129	Tunisia	Visa Required	-
#130	Ghana	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#131	Kenya	eTA Required	90 days
#132	Armenia	eVisa	90 days
#133	Gambia	Visa Free	90 days
#134	Cuba	eVisa	90 days
#135	Kyrgyzstan	eVisa	90 days
#136	India	eVisa	90 days
#137	Tanzania	Visa Free	90 days
#138	Cape Verde	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#139	Zambia	eVisa	90 days
#140	Uzbekistan	Visa Required	-
#141	Uganda	eVisa	90 days
#142	Senegal	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#143	Sierra Leone	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#144	Rwanda	Visa Free	30 days
#145	Zimbabwe	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#146	Cambodia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#147	Benin	eVisa	90 days
#148	Tajikistan	eVisa	90 days
#149	Gabon	eVisa	90 days
#150	Ivory Coast	eTA Required	90 days
#151	Sao Tome and Principe	eVisa	90 days
#152	Burkina Faso	eVisa	90 days
#153	Togo	eVisa	90 days
#154	Algeria	Visa Required	-
#155	Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#156	Vietnam	eVisa	90 days
#157	Niger	Visa Required	-
#158	Madagascar	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#159	Mauritania	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#160	Mali	Visa Required	-
#161	Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#162	Bhutan	eVisa	90 days
#163	Egypt	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#164	Mozambique	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#165	Turkmenistan	Visa Required	-
#166	Angola	Visa Free	30 days
#167	Laos	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#168	Jordan	Visa Required	-
#169	Guinea Bissau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#170	Cameroon	eVisa	90 days
#171	Haiti	Visa Free	90 days
#172	Chad	Visa Required	-
#173	Comoros	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#174	Central African Republic	Visa Required	-
#175	Djibouti	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#176	Liberia	Visa Required	-
#177	Congo	Visa Required	-
#178	Sri Lanka	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#179	Burundi	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#180	Myanmar	Visa Required	-
#181	Nigeria	eVisa	90 days
#182	Nepal	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#183	Lebanon	Visa Required	-
#184	Ethiopia	eVisa	90 days
#185	Eritrea	Visa Required	-
#186	DR Congo	eVisa	90 days
#187	North Korea	Visa Required	-
#188	South Sudan	eVisa	90 days
#189	Libya	eVisa	90 days
#190	Iran	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#191	Sudan	Visa Required	-
#192	Bangladesh	Visa Free	90 days
#193	Palestine	Visa Free	90 days
#194	Pakistan	eVisa	90 days
#195	Yemen	Visa Required	-
#196	Iraq	eVisa	90 days
#197	Somalia	eVisa	90 days
#198	Afghanistan	Visa Required	-
#199	Syria	eVisa	90 days

What a Papua New Guinea Passport Means in 2026

The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #118 globally in 2026 with a mobility score of 93.5. Its holders can travel to 37 destinations without a prior visa, while 112 countries offer easy-access arrangements. That covers roughly 56.6% of the world — 86 countries still require a standard visa for Papua New Guinea citizens. This page lists every destination with its current visa type, duration, and requirements, updated continuously.

Top Visa-Free Destinations for Papua New Guinea Passport Holders

#1 United Arab Emirates #2 Singapore #3 South Korea #4 Australia #5 Malaysia #6 United Kingdom #7 Canada #8 Hong Kong

Regional Access Breakdown for Papua New Guinea Passport

Europe

of 46 total

Asia

of 35 total

Middle East

of 14 total

Africa

of 53 total

Americas

of 35 total

Oceania

of 13 total

Passports Similar to Papua New Guinea (Rank #118)

These passports have comparable visa-free access to Papua New Guinea. Useful for understanding where your passport stands globally.

Bolivia

#117 • 35 destinations

Botswana

#119 • 47 destinations

Kazakhstan

#116 • 42 destinations

Morocco

#120 • 38 destinations

Suriname

#115 • 37 destinations

Swaziland

#121 • 43 destinations

China

#114 • 41 destinations

Lesotho

#122 • 44 destinations

Papua New Guinea Passport Power: Full Breakdown

The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #118 globally in the 2026 mobility index, granting its holders access to 112 of 198 countries (56.6% of the world) without a prior full visa. Here's the complete breakdown by entry type:

Visa-free entry: 37 countries
Visa on arrival: 32 countries
e-Visa: 39 countries
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 4 countries
Full visa required: 86 countries

Where Can Papua New Guinea Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free — by Region

The Papua New Guinea passport unlocks different levels of access across the six world regions. Here's how it performs globally:

Europe: 5 countries visa-free or easy access
Asia: 25 countries visa-free or easy access
Middle East: 8 countries visa-free or easy access
Africa: 40 countries visa-free or easy access
Americas: 20 countries visa-free or easy access
Oceania: 12 countries visa-free or easy access

Top 20 Visa-Free Destinations for Papua New Guinea Passport

The most popular visa-free or easy-access destinations for Papua New Guinea citizens in 2026, ranked by destination passport strength. Click any country to see detailed entry requirements.

United Arab Emirates • 90 days stay Singapore • 30 days stay South Korea • 90 days stay Australia • 90 days stay Malaysia • 30 days stay United Kingdom • 90 days stay Canada • 90 days stay Hong Kong • 90 days stay Israel • 90 days stay Bahamas • 90 days stay Saint Kitts and Nevis • 90 days stay Saint Vincent and the Grenadines • 90 days stay Antigua and Barbuda • 180 days stay Seychelles • 90 days stay Peru • 180 days stay Grenada • 90 days stay Saint Lucia • 30 days stay Panama • 90 days stay Macao • 30 days stay Mauritius • 90 days stay

Fast e-Visa Destinations for Papua New Guinea Citizens

Papua New Guinea passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa to the following popular destinations. Processing usually takes 1–7 business days.

United Arab Emirates • E-VISA South Korea • E-VISA Australia • E-VISA United Kingdom • ETA Canada • ETA El Salvador • E-VISA Georgia • E-VISA Albania • E-VISA Moldova • E-VISA Russia • E-VISA

Longest Visa-Free Stays for Papua New Guinea Passport Holders

These destinations grant Papua New Guinea citizens the longest permitted visa-free or easy-access stay durations — ideal for extended trips, digital nomads, and long-term travel.

Antigua and Barbuda — 180 days
Dominica — 180 days
Peru — 180 days
Fiji — 120 days
Vanuatu — 120 days
Albania — 90 days
Armenia — 90 days
Australia — 90 days

How Papua New Guinea Compares to Regional Neighbors

Compare Papua New Guinea with other passports from the same region — see who offers the strongest access and what sets Papua New Guinea apart.

New Zealand

#26 • 116 destinations

Australia

#29 • 112 destinations

Solomon Islands

#72 • 86 destinations

Samoa

#76 • 81 destinations

Tuvalu

#80 • 82 destinations

Tonga

#81 • 82 destinations

Kiribati

#84 • 79 destinations

Marshall Islands

#85 • 75 destinations

Countries Requiring a Full Visa for Papua New Guinea Citizens

Papua New Guinea passport holders must obtain a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate before travelling to the following 86 countries. Always check current requirements with the official embassy.

Spain Denmark Finland France Sweden Italy Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Austria Portugal Norway Switzerland Greece Ireland Poland Hungary Japan Slovakia Croatia Czech Republic New Zealand Estonia Malta Slovenia Latvia Cyprus Lithuania Romania Bulgaria Iceland Liechtenstein United States Monaco Brazil Argentina Chile Barbados Andorra

Processing times typically range from 5–30 business days; expedited services may be available at an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa requirements does Papua New Guinea passport holders need to know?

Papua New Guinea passport holders enjoy access to 37 visa-free destinations and 112 countries with easy access policies. This includes visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival options, and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) that can be obtained quickly online.

The Papua New Guinea passport is currently ranked #118 globally, providing excellent travel freedom for its citizens.

How can Papua New Guinea citizens check visa requirements before traveling?

Before traveling, Papua New Guinea citizens should:

Check the visa requirements table above for your specific destination
Verify current requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate
Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining
Check if you need any health certificates or vaccinations
Consider travel insurance requirements for your destination

What's the difference between visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa for Papua New Guinea travelers?

Visa-free: Papua New Guinea passport holders can enter without any visa for the specified duration.

Visa-on-arrival: You can obtain a visa upon arriving at the destination country's border or airport.

eVisa: An electronic visa that must be applied for and approved online before traveling.

eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization - a simple online approval required before boarding your flight.

Visa required: A traditional visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Can visa requirements change for Papua New Guinea passport holders?

Visa requirements can change frequently. It is recommended to check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea for the most up-to-date information before traveling.

How strong is the Papua New Guinea passport compared to other passports?

The Papua New Guinea passport ranks #118 globally with a mobility score of 93.5. This ranking is based on:

37 visa-free destinations
32 visa-on-arrival countries
39 eVisa destinations
4 eTA destinations

You can see how Papua New Guinea compares to other countries in our interactive chart above.

How often does Papua New Guinea visa policy for its citizens change?

Visa policies are reviewed regularly. Major changes typically happen after bilateral agreements, elections, or security reviews. We update the Papua New Guinea data at least quarterly from official sources.

In which region does the Papua New Guinea passport grant the strongest access?

Based on current data, the Papua New Guinea passport grants its strongest regional access in Africa with 40 accessible destinations. Review the regional breakdown above for full details.

Can Papua New Guinea passport holders also benefit from a second passport?

Many travellers combine a Papua New Guinea passport with a second citizenship (e.g. EU, Caribbean, or investment-based). A second passport can unlock additional visa-free destinations and reduce travel restrictions. Always verify dual-citizenship rules with Papua New Guinea authorities.

Does visa-free access mean I can work in those countries as a Papua New Guinea citizen?

No. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism, short business meetings, or transit. A separate work permit or long-stay visa is required to take up employment, study, or reside in any destination.

Are there digital nomad visas available for Papua New Guinea passport holders?

Yes — over 50 countries now offer specific digital nomad visas, many accepting Papua New Guinea citizens. Popular options include Portugal, Estonia, Spain, UAE, Thailand, and Mexico. Requirements usually include proof of remote income and valid health insurance.