Australian visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting Australia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Papua New Guinean citizens to enter Australia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Australia e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Australia visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
Australia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Australia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Australia.
If you are looking for Australia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Papua New Guinea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Australia nearest your place of residence.
- Port Moresby: The Embassy of Australia in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Working hours: Close now)
- Port Moresby: The High Commission of Australia in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Working hours: Close now)
- Lae: The Consulate General of Australia in Lae, Papua New Guinea (Working hours: Close now)
Australia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Australia diplomatic mission offices to Papua New Guinea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Papua New Guinea traveling to Australia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 447 | N/A |
| 2009 | 439 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 463 | 5.47% |
| 2011 | 462 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 483 | 4.55% |
| 2013 | 519 | 7.45% |
| 2014 | 554 | 6.74% |
| 2015 | 596 | 7.58% |
| 2016 | 662 | 11.07% |
| 2017 | 705 | 6.50% |
| 2018 | 740 | 4.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Australia & Papua New Guinea comparison
Australia's area is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 16.96 times smaller than Australia.
As of April 2024, Australia's population is ~26.7 million people - 17,058,587 more people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Australia & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Australia | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 26,703,478 | 9,644,891 | 17.1 million more people live in Australia than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 136 | 21 | Australia has 115 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 44 | Australia passport holders can visit 86 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 319 | 32 | Australian hosts 287 more foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Australia in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Australia in 2018 was approximately 740.
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