Papua New Guinea visa requirements for Bhutan citizens (2026)

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Bhutan passport holders can currently enter 45 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 58 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Papua New Guinea admits 95 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Papua New Guinea e-Visa

• Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
• Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
• Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
• Return or onward ticket
• Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Papua New Guinea e-Visa processing time

3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.

Papua New Guinea e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for Bhutan citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Papua New Guinea e-Visa

1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (Papua New Guinea ICA e-Visa).

Entry tips for Papua New Guinea

• Local currency is Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Papua New Guinea at a glance

Sources & last verified

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.