Bhutanese visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting Bhutan 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 Bhutan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Bhutan e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bhutan visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
Bhutan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bhutan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bhutan.
If you are looking for Bhutan 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 Bhutan nearest your place of residence.
- Kagoshima: The Consulate of in Kagoshima, ~ 4446.36 kilometers (2762.84 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 30 minutes).
- Singapore City: The Consulate General of in Singapore City, ~ 4536.92 kilometers (2819.11 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 0 minutes).
Bhutan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bhutan 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 Bhutan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | N/A |
| 2012 | 8 | 60.00% |
| 2013 | 9 | 12.50% |
| 2014 | 11 | 22.22% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 17 | 41.67% |
| 2017 | 20 | 17.65% |
| 2018 | 22 | 10.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bhutan & Papua New Guinea comparison
Bhutan's area is approximately 38,117 km2 (14,717 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 11.88 times bigger than Bhutan.
As of October 2025, Bhutan's population is ~814818 people - 9,004,540 fewer people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Bhutan & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bhutan | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 814,818 | 9,819,358 | 9.0 million fewer people live in Bhutan than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 9 | 21 | Bhutan has 12 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 44 | Bhutan passport holders visit 29 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 8 | 32 | Bhutanese hosts 24 fewer foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Bhutan in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Bhutan in 2018 was approximately 22.
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