Papua New Guinean visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Canadian passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Papua New Guinea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Papua New Guinea e-visa for Canadian citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Papua New Guinea visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Papua New Guinea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Papua New Guinea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Papua New Guinea.
If you are looking for Papua New Guinea visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 2878.33 kilometers (1788.51 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 minutes).
- London: The High Commission of in London, ~ 6274.25 kilometers (3898.64 mi) away from Ottawa, Canada. (Working hours: Close now).
Papua New Guinea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Papua New Guinea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,083 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,104 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 2,104 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 2,083 | -1.00% |
| 2012 | 2,256 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 2,083 | -7.67% |
| 2014 | 2,148 | 3.12% |
| 2015 | 2,170 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 2,278 | 4.98% |
| 2017 | 2,126 | -6.67% |
| 2018 | 2,278 | 7.15% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Papua New Guinea & Canada comparison
Papua New Guinea's area is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 20.08 times bigger than Papua New Guinea.
As of May 2024, Papua New Guinea's population is ~9.6 million people - 29,440,883 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Papua New Guinea & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Papua New Guinea | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,644,891 | 39,085,774 | 29.4 million fewer people live in Papua New Guinea than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 21 | 144 | Papua New Guinea has 123 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 44 | 129 | Papua New Guinea passport holders visit 85 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 469 | Papua New Guinean hosts 437 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Papua New Guinea in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Papua New Guinea in 2018 was approximately 2,278.
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