🇼🇸 Samoa passport 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Samoa passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Papua New Guinea — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Papua New Guinea's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Papua New Guinea
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Samoa passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Papua New Guinea
800 languages, Highlands Sing-Sing festivals, Kokoda Track, and the world's most spectacular reef diving
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean Kina (K)
- Language
- Tok Pisin, English, Hiri Motu
- Time zone
- PGT (UTC+10)
- Best time to visit
- May – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Papua New Guinea's own government before you travel:
- Papua New Guinea official visa information ↗ immigration.gov.pg
- Papua New Guinea embassies & consulates ↗ dfat.gov.pg
Common questions
Do Samoa citizens need a visa to visit Papua New Guinea?
Samoa passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Papua New Guinea — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Samoa passport holders stay in Papua New Guinea?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Papua New Guinea's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Papua New Guinea visa cost for Samoa citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Papua New Guinea's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Papua New Guinea visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Papua New Guinea?
We don't hold Papua New Guinea's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Papua New Guinea give visas to Samoa citizens?
Yes — Papua New Guinea issues Samoa citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Samoa citizens find official Papua New Guinea visa information?
On Papua New Guinea's official site: https://www.immigration.gov.pg/visa