Nigeria passport → Papua New Guinea
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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
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 Nigerian passport holders
FijiVisa-free120 days
VanuatuVisa-free30 days
Solomon IslandsVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Papua New Guinea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens (edited 4 Oct 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.