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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Australia?

e-Visa / ETA

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

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Papua New Guinea vs Australia: passport comparison

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7

Australia

112

visa-free countries

Global rank: #27 · mobility 168
36

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

Papua New Guinea + Australia: passport compatibility

50%

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

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

36 both visa-free
27 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
98 access differs

Where Papua New Guinea and Australia 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: Papua New Guinea → Australia

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

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

2rule changes for the Papua New Guinea passport, 2 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 →

Australia: good to know

Canberra

Capital

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Currency

Australian Eastern Time (UTC+10)

Time zone

+61

Calling code

I

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Papua New Guinea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Australia

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 Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Australia?
Papua New Guinea citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Australia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Papua New Guinea or Australia?
The Australia passport is stronger: 112 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Papua New Guinea #115, Australia #27.
Where can Papua New Guinea and Australia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Australia?
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 Papua New Guinea and Australia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Papua New Guinea passport ranking

Where else the Papua New Guinea passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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