Japan passport → Papua New Guinea
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eTA (60 days).
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
- JapanVisa on arrival60 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 Japanese passport holders
FijiVisa-free120 days
VanuatuVisa-free120 days
Solomon IslandsVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.