Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Japan passport to Papua New Guinea

Japan 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 60 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Papua New Guinea lets 95 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is one of them.
  • Japan passports get “eTA” at 11 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Papua New Guinea passports get “Visa required” in Japan.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

Direct flights

JapanJapanPapua New GuineaPapua New Guinea
Typical duration
6.7 hours
From
NRT
To
POM

Airlines Air Niugini

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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.

Japan

Country profile

Capital

Tokyo

Population

123.3 million

Area

377,835 km²

Currency

Japanese yen JPY

Languages

Japanese

Time zone

UTC+09:00

Foreign-born

3.4 million · 2024

Migrant share

2.8%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Japanese97.5%
  • other1.2%
  • Chinese0.6%
  • Vietnam0.4%
  • South Korean0.3%

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

Japan · eTA

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FAQ

Does a Japan passport need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. 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 Japan?

The reverse result is “Visa required”.

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