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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of Papua New Guinea can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
Papua New Guinea → United Arab Emirates
30days

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Papua New Guinea vs United Arab Emirates: passport comparison

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7

United Arab Emirates

128

visa-free countries

Global rank: #1 · mobility 172.7
29

countries both Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates can enter visa-free together

Papua New Guinea + United Arab Emirates: passport compatibility

40%

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

Where Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates travel together — by entry type:

29 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates 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 (8)

How the entry rule changed: Papua New Guinea → United Arab Emirates

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

eased
Before
e-visa
July 2024
Now
visa-free 30 days
June 2026
4
passports for which United Arab Emirates changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

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

United Arab Emirates: good to know

Abu Dhabi

Capital

UAE Dirham (AED)

Currency

Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)

Time zone

+971

Calling code

C, D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Papua New Guinea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United Arab Emirates

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

Up to 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Citizens of Papua New Guinea can visit United Arab Emirates visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Papua New Guinea citizens stay in United Arab Emirates without a visa?
Papua New Guinea passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Papua New Guinea or United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates passport is stronger: 128 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Papua New Guinea #115, United Arab Emirates #1.
Where can Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 29 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Arab Emirates?
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 Papua New Guinea and United Arab Emirates?
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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