Access
On arrival
AStay 60 days
Policy · Papua New GuineaPassport Atlas
Canada passport to Papua New Guinea
Canada passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea, usually for 60 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 180 days
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Key facts
- Papua New Guinea lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Canada is one of them.
- Canada passports get “On arrival” at 34 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Papua New Guinea passports also enter Canada without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Papua New Guinea
Open to Canada 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
CanadaPapua New Guinea- Typical duration
- 19.8 hours
- From
- YYZ · YUL · YVR
- To
- POM · RAB · LAE
Usual hubs
Japan · 21.3 hours
Hong Kong · 24 hours
Australia · 24.8 hours
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.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
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
Canada · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Canada passport need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 60 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 60 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 Canada?
The reverse result is “eTA”.