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New Zealand passport to Papua New Guinea
New Zealand 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 — New Zealand is one of them.
- New Zealand passports get “eTA” at 9 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Papua New Guinea passports get “Visa required” in New Zealand.
Nearby passports travelling to Papua New Guinea
Open to New Zealand 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
New ZealandPapua New Guinea- Typical duration
- 7.7 hours
- From
- AKL · CHC · WLG
- To
- POM · RAB · LAE
Usual hubs
Singapore · 18.8 hours
Japan · 19.5 hours
Hong Kong · 19.9 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.
New Zealand
Country profile
Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Area
268,680 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar NZD
Languages
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Time zone
UTC+13:00–UTC+13:45
Foreign-born
1.5 million · 2024
Migrant share
28.2%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- European64.1%
- Maori16.5%
- other13.7%
- Chinese4.9%
- Indian4.7%
- Samoan3.9%
- Other7.5%
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
New Zealand · eTA
FAQ
Does a New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.