Papua New Guinean visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Swiss 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 Swiss citizens to enter Papua New Guinea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Papua New Guinea e-visa for Swiss citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Papua New Guinea visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Papua New Guinea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Papua New Guinea nearest your place of residence.
- Brussels: The Embassy of in Brussels, ~ 524.39 kilometers (325.84 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
- Hamburg: The Consulate General of in Hamburg, ~ 758.43 kilometers (471.27 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
Papua New Guinea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Papua New Guinea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,471 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,561 | 6.12% |
| 2010 | 1,806 | 15.70% |
| 2011 | 2,038 | 12.85% |
| 2012 | 2,167 | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 2,245 | 3.60% |
| 2014 | 2,348 | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 2,361 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,309 | -2.20% |
| 2017 | 1,793 | -22.35% |
| 2018 | 1,806 | 0.73% |
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 & Switzerland comparison
Papua New Guinea's area is approximately 452,860 km2 (174,850 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 11.46 times smaller than Papua New Guinea.
As of May 2024, Papua New Guinea's population is ~9.6 million people - 734,093 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Papua New Guinea & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Papua New Guinea | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 9,644,891 | 8,910,798 | 734093 more people live in Papua New Guinea than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 21 | 146 | Papua New Guinea has 125 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 44 | 142 | Papua New Guinea passport holders visit 98 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 32 | 268 | Papua New Guinean hosts 236 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Papua New Guinea in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Papua New Guinea in 2018 was approximately 1,806.
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