Papua New Guinean visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for New Zealand passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Papua New Guinea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Papua New Guinea e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Papua New Guinea visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Papua New Guinea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Papua New Guinea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Papua New Guinea.
If you are looking for Papua New Guinea visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The High Commission of Papua New Guinea in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Auckland: The Consulate General of Papua New Guinea in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Papua New Guinea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Papua New Guinea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,470 | N/A |
| 2009 | 9,751 | -6.87% |
| 2010 | 10,470 | 7.37% |
| 2011 | 10,470 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 9,751 | -6.87% |
| 2013 | 10,162 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 10,698 | 5.27% |
| 2015 | 7,322 | -31.56% |
| 2016 | 10,265 | 40.19% |
| 2017 | 10,470 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 10,470 | 0.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Papua New Guinea & New Zealand comparison
Papua New Guinea's area is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 71.99% smaller than Papua New Guinea.
As of April 2024, Papua New Guinea's population is ~9.6 million people - 4,664,489 more people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Papua New Guinea & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Papua New Guinea | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,644,891 | 4,980,402 | 4.7 million more people live in Papua New Guinea than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 21 | 72 | Papua New Guinea has 51 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 44 | 135 | Papua New Guinea passport holders visit 91 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 115 | Papua New Guinean hosts 83 fewer foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Papua New Guinea in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Papua New Guinea in 2018 was approximately 10,470.
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