Papua New Guinea for citizens of Canada

🔑 How to enter to Papua New Guinea from Canada

To enter Papua New Guinea, Canadian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Papua New Guinea, check whether your Canadian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Papua New Guinea and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Canadian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Canadian passport. You are allowed to stay in Papua New Guinea for 60 days.

✅ Requirements for Canadian citizens to visit Papua New Guinea with tourist visa

• Canadian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Papua New Guinea. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Canadian citizens on the territory of Papua New Guinea is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Canada must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Papua New Guinea.

A Papua New Guinean tourist visa is required for Canadian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Papua New Guinea, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Papua New Guinean tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Papua New Guinea tourist visa from Canada

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Canada require a visa to visit the Papua New Guinea?

   Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Papua New Guinea.

2. How long Canadian citizens are allowed to stay in Papua New Guinea without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Papua New Guinea for citizens of Canada for a visa-free stay is 60 days.

3. What happens if a Canadian passport holder stays in Papua New Guinea longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Papua New Guinea is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Papua New Guinea is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Canada need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Papua New Guinea without a visa?

   Papua New Guinean immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Canadian citizens to enter Papua New Guinea without a visa?

   Canadian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Papua New Guinea.

6. Can Canadian work or study during the visa-free stay in Papua New Guinea?

   The Papua New Guinea visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Papua New Guinea Canadian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.