Australia → Papua New Guinea
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Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea visa requirements for Australia citizens (2026)
eTA / ETA required. Australia passport holders do not need a full visa for Papua New Guinea, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.
- Total price
- From $60
- per traveler, all-in
- Estimated processing
- 1–3 business days
Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government agency. Price includes government fee and our service fee.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Papua New Guinea ETA requirements for Australia citizens
- Requirement
- eTA / ETA required
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
- Processing
- 1–3 business days
Typical estimate
Documents needed
- Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
- Email address and a payment card
- Travel dates and first address
- Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan
How Australia citizens apply for the Papua New Guinea ETA
- Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
- Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
- Travel with the same passport you applied with.
Easier alternatives for Australia passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Australia passport than Papua New Guinea, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Papua New Guinea at a glance for travellers
- 95 of 198 passports can enter Papua New Guinea without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Australia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 147 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Papua New Guinea ICA e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Papua New Guinea entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australia citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Australia passport holders do not need a full visa for Papua New Guinea, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.
What documents do Australia passport holders need for Papua New Guinea?
Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.
How long does the Papua New Guinea ETA take for Australia passport holders?
1–3 business days (typical estimate). Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.
How much does a Papua New Guinea ETA cost with Visa and Trips?
From $60 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.
How do I apply for the Papua New Guinea ETA with Visa and Trips?
Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your ETA as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.