Mauritian visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
A visa is NOT required for Papua New Guinean passport holders visiting Mauritius for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Papua New Guinean citizens to enter Mauritius for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Mauritius e-visa for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mauritius visa on arrival for Papua New Guinean citizens | Not Available | |
Mauritius tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Papua New Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mauritius.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mauritius.
If you are looking for Mauritius 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 Mauritius nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Consulate of in Tokyo, ~ 4679.13 kilometers (2907.48 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 56 minutes).
- Beijing: The Embassy of in Beijing, ~ 5865.83 kilometers (3644.86 mi) away from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 26 minutes).
Mauritius visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mauritius 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 Mauritius from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Papua New Guinea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74 | N/A |
| 2009 | 70 | -5.41% |
| 2010 | 75 | 7.14% |
| 2011 | 77 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 77 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 79 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 83 | 5.06% |
| 2015 | 92 | 10.84% |
| 2016 | 102 | 10.87% |
| 2017 | 107 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 112 | 4.67% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mauritius & Papua New Guinea comparison
Mauritius's area is approximately 2,030 km2 (783 sq mi), while the area of Papua New Guinea is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi). This means Papua New Guinea is 223.08 times bigger than Mauritius.
As of October 2025, Mauritius's population is ~1.3 million people - 8,536,780 fewer people than the population of Papua New Guinea.
We have highlighted Mauritius & Papua New Guinea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mauritius | Papua New Guinea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,282,578 | 9,819,358 | 8.5 million fewer people live in Mauritius than Papua New Guinea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 6 | 21 | Mauritius has 15 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Papua New Guinea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 113 | 44 | Mauritius passport holders can visit 69 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 40 | 32 | Mauritian hosts 8 more foreign missions than Papua New Guinea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Papua New Guinea travel to Mauritius in one year?
The number of visitors from Papua New Guinea visiting Mauritius in 2018 was approximately 112.
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- Travel time: 18 hours 14 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025