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VenezuelaVenezuela visa requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens (2026)
Embassy visa required. Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Venezuela that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.
Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Venezuela visa requirements for Papua New Guinea citizens
- Requirement
- Embassy visa required
- Allowed stay
- Set by the embassy on your visa
- Embassy processing
- Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment
Typical estimate
Documents needed
- Completed visa application form
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
- 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
- Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
- Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
- Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance where required
- Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)
How Papua New Guinea citizens apply for the Venezuela visa
- Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
- Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
- Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
- Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
- Track the application and collect your passport.
Easier alternatives for Papua New Guinea passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Papua New Guinea passport than Venezuela, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | eTA / ETA required | 180 days |
| Sri Lanka | eTA / ETA required | Per visa terms |
| Thailand | e-Visa required | Per visa terms |
Venezuela at a glance for travellers
- 74 of 198 passports can enter Venezuela without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Papua New Guinea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 64 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 | Venezuela SAIME | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Venezuela 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 Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Venezuela?
Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Venezuela that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.
What documents do Papua New Guinea passport holders need for Venezuela?
Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).
Where do Papua New Guinea passport holders apply for a Venezuela visa?
At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of Venezuela that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.
How long does a Venezuela visa take for Papua New Guinea passport holders?
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.