Access
eTA
TStay 30 days
Policy · Papua New GuineaPassport Atlas
Botswana passport to Papua New Guinea
Botswana passport holders don't need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Papua New Guinea lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Botswana is one of them.
- Botswana passports get “eTA” at 6 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Papua New Guinea passports also enter Botswana without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Papua New Guinea
Open to Botswana passports near Papua New Guinea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BotswanaPapua New Guinea- Typical duration
- 15.7 hours
- From
- GBE · MUB · BBK
- To
- POM · RAB · LAE
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Botswana
Country profile
Capital
Gaborone
Population
2.4 million
Area
600,370 km²
Currency
Botswana pula BWP
Languages
English, Tswana
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
116,402 · 2024
Migrant share
4.6%
Ethnic groups
- Tswana79%
- Kalanga11%
- including Kgalagadi and people of European ancestry7%
- Basarwa3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Papua New Guinea
Country profile
Capital
Port Moresby
Population
11.8 million
Area
462,840 km²
Currency
Papua New Guinean kina PGK
Languages
English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
Time zone
UTC+10:00–UTC+11:00
Foreign-born
31,171 · 2024
Migrant share
0.3%
Ethnic groups
Melanesian, Papuan, Negrito, Micronesian, Polynesian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+675
Airports
POM · RAB · LAE · VMU
Highlights
- Sepik
- Kokoda Track
- Rabaul
Botswana · eTA
FAQ
Does a Botswana passport need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Papua New Guinea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Papua New Guinea mission.
What about a Papua New Guinea passport entering Botswana?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.