Canada visa requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Papua New Guinea passport, you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for Canada. The Papua New Guinea passport currently ranks #119 of 199 worldwide, with 73 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Canada is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 53 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #25 with 161 open destinations. It works both ways: travelling Canada→Papua New Guinea carries the same eta required rule.
In the opposite direction, Canada citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea face: eta required.
How to get the eTA
Official Canada eTA · fee: CAD 7. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →