Canadian visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is NOT required for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Papua New Guinean citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada 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 Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Dili: The Embassy of in Dili, ~ 2042.60 kilometers (1269.22 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 21 minutes).
- Cebu City: The Consulate General of in Cebu City, ~ 2890.94 kilometers (1796.35 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now).
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada 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 Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,371 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,259 | -8.17% |
| 2010 | 1,298 | 3.10% |
| 2011 | 1,281 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 1,308 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 1,285 | -1.76% |
| 2014 | 1,323 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 1,438 | 8.69% |
| 2016 | 1,598 | 11.13% |
| 2017 | 1,671 | 4.57% |
| 2018 | 1,691 | 1.20% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Papua New Guinea comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 20.08 times smaller than Canada.
As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 29,602,321 more people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Canada & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 39,421,679 | 9,819,358 | 29.6 million more people live in Canada than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 21 | Canada has 123 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 44 | Canada passport holders can visit 85 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 32 | Canadian hosts 437 more foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 1,691.
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| Sunrise | 02:42 AM | |
Useful Information
- Ottawa to Port Moresby: 25797.42 km (16029.77 mi)
- Travel time: 53 hours 44 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025