Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.
Kenya passport holders can currently enter 62 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 46 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 ETA
- 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
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 ETA processing time
1–3 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 ETA cost
We have not verified the official government fee for Kenya citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.
With Tripsol: from $60 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.
How to 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.
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
| Capital | Port Moresby |
|---|---|
| Region | Melanesia |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) |
| Languages | English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 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 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea in your country of residence | — |
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.