Papua New Guinean visa for Sri Lankan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens to enter Papua New Guinea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Papua New Guinea e-visa for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Papua New Guinea visa on arrival for Sri Lankan citizens | Not Available | |
Papua New Guinea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Consulate General of in Bangkok, ~ 2256.52 kilometers (1402.14 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 44 minutes).
- New Delhi: The High Commission of in New Delhi, ~ 2331.35 kilometers (1448.63 mi) away from Colombo, Sri Lanka. (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 Sri Lanka for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Sri Lanka traveling to Papua New Guinea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Sri Lanka) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 228 | N/A |
| 2009 | 242 | 6.14% |
| 2010 | 280 | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 316 | 12.86% |
| 2012 | 336 | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 348 | 3.57% |
| 2014 | 364 | 4.60% |
| 2015 | 366 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 358 | -2.19% |
| 2017 | 278 | -22.35% |
| 2018 | 280 | 0.72% |
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 & Sri Lanka comparison
Papua New Guinea's area is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi), while the area of Sri Lanka is approximately 62,710 km2 (24,212 sq mi). This means Sri Lanka is 7.22 times smaller than Papua New Guinea.
As of May 2024, Papua New Guinea's population is ~9.6 million people - 12,128,100 fewer people than the population of Sri Lanka.
We have highlighted Papua New Guinea & Sri Lanka’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Papua New Guinea | Sri Lanka | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,644,891 | 21,772,991 | 12.1 million fewer people live in Papua New Guinea than Sri Lanka |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 21 | 67 | Papua New Guinea has 46 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Sri Lanka. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 44 | 16 | Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit 28 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 61 | Papua New Guinean hosts 29 fewer foreign missions than Sri Lanka. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Sri Lanka travel to Papua New Guinea in one year?
The number of visitors from Sri Lanka visiting Papua New Guinea in 2018 was approximately 280.
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