New Zealand 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 a visa obtained in advance for New Zealand. The Papua New Guinea passport currently ranks #119 of 199 worldwide, with 73 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
New Zealand is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 61 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #22 with 162 open destinations. Both sit in Oceania, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. The reverse direction is smoother: New Zealand passport holders get eta required for Papua New Guinea.
In the opposite direction, New Zealand citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea face: eta required.
How to get the visa
Official NZeTA (Immigration NZ) · fee: NZD 17–23. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →