Jamaica passport → Papua New Guinea
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Jamaican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eTA (30 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Papua New Guinea at a glance
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK)
- Languages
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Region
- Melanesia
Papua New Guinea for other passports
- JamaicaVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa on arrival60 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival60 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa on arrival60 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Melanesia for Jamaican passport holders
FijiVisa-free120 days
VanuatuVisa-free30 days
Solomon IslandsVisa required
Common questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Jamaican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Jamaican citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Jamaica passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Jamaican citizens (edited 30 Jul 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Papua New Guinea before you travel.