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title: "Every way a Papua New Guinean citizen can live abroad (2026)"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/passports/papua-new-guinea/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
---

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea passport

# Every way a Papua New Guinean citizen can live abroad

Long visa-free stays in 5 countries, 5 visa routes whose lists name Papua New Guinean passports and 1,057 routes in 126 countries open to any passport. Grouped by goal, popular destinations first. Every route lists its own conditions and official sources.

Lowest remote-work income bar open to Papua New Guinean passports: Digital nomad visa in Ecuador, USD 1,446 a month. Smallest investment open to Papua New Guinean passports: IT Visa · Investor in Uzbekistan, USD 10,000.

## Passport rights · 5

### Long stays without a visa · 5

Visa-free stays longer than 90 days. These are stays, not residence: the length is what the official source allows.

| Country | Allowed stay | Work | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 [United Kingdom](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/) | **Up to 6 months** | Work not allowed | [UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-eta-national-list) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇨🇴 [Colombia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/) | **Up to 180 days** | No local work; remote work for employers or clients abroad is allowed | [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia](https://cancilleria.gov.co/normograma/compilacion/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_8558_2025.htm) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇨🇦 [Canada](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/) | **Up to 6 months** |   | [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇵🇪 [Peru](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/peru/) | **Up to 180 days** |   | [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru](https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/3284513/2315744-exoneracion-de-visas-pas-ordinario-16-07-2026-v2.pdf?v=1784239755) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/peru/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇫🇯 [Fiji](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/) | **Up to 4 months** | Work not allowed | [Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji](https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/visa-free-4m/) |

## Nationality and ancestry · 1

Open only to citizens of certain countries or to people with family roots here. Unlike free movement, each needs an application.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

### [UK Ancestry visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/ancestry-visa/)

**First stay:** 5 yrs

Open to Papua New Guinean passports Can work: yes

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/ancestry-visa/)

## Working holiday and youth mobility · 1

Working holiday and youth mobility visas exist only between partner countries. These are the ones whose lists include Papua New Guinean passports; each has its own age window.

🇦🇺 Australia

### [Work and Holiday 462](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/work-holiday-462/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Papua New Guinean passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/work-holiday-462/)

## Work remotely · 42

🇨🇴 Colombia

### [Digital nomad visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-digital-nomad/)

**Income needed:** COP 5.3M+ a month ≈ $1,640

Open to Papua New Guinean passports Stay 2 yrs

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-digital-nomad/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [DTV nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/)

**Savings needed:** ฿500k+ ≈ $15k

Any passport Stay 6 mo, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [D8 nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/)

**Income needed:** €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/)

🇪🇸 Spain

### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/)

**Income needed:** €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730

Any passport Stay 3 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/)

38 more routes open to any passport, in 38 countries. [See all digital nomad and remote work visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/digital-nomad/)

## Talent schemes · 38

🇯🇵 Japan

### [J-Find](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/)

**First stay:** 2 yrs

Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/)

🇮🇩 Indonesia

### [Golden Visa · Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/)

**First stay:** 5 yrs

Any passport Needs money in the bank

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/)

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

### [Blue Residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/)

**First stay:** 10 yrs

Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/)

35 more routes open to any passport, in 24 countries. [See all talent and special visa schemes](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/talent/)

## Retire or live on savings · 80

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Wealthy Pensioner](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-pensioner/)

**Income needed:** $80k+ a year

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-pensioner/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [D7 passive income visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/retirement-own-income-visa/)

**Income needed:** €920+ a month ≈ $1,030

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/retirement-own-income-visa/)

🇪🇸 Spain

### [Non-lucrative visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/nonlucrative-residence/)

**Income needed:** €2,400+ a month ≈ $2,680

Any passport Stay 1 yr, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/nonlucrative-residence/)

77 more routes open to any passport, in 53 countries. [See all pay-to-stay and retirement visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/pay-to-stay/)

## Invest · 233

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/)

**Investment needed:** $500k+

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Golden Visa · €250k arts](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/ari-arts-250k/)

**Investment needed:** €250k+ ≈ $279k

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/ari-arts-250k/)

🇮🇩 Indonesia

### [Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/)

**Investment needed:** from $350k

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/)

230 more routes open to any passport, in 82 countries. [See all investor and golden visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/investor/)

## Start a business · 140

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [SMART Visa S · 2 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/)

**Savings needed:** ฿600k+ ≈ $18k

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Business Manager](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/)

**Investment needed:** ¥30M+ ≈ $189k

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Startup Visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/startup-visa-89-4/)

**Savings needed:** €6,446+ ≈ $7,200

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/startup-visa-89-4/)

137 more routes open to any passport, in 80 countries.

## Work for an employer there · 401

🇨🇴 Colombia

### [Work placement visa V](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-practica-laboral/)

**First stay:** 1 yr

Open to Papua New Guinean passports

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/colombia/v-practica-laboral/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/)

**Income needed:** $80k+ a year

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Skill Development work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/)

**First stay:** 3 yrs

Not yet in force Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/)

**Income needed:** from €1,726 a month ≈ $1,930

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/)

397 more routes open to any passport, in 123 countries.

## Study · 126

🇮🇳 India

### [e-Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/)

**First stay:** 1 yr

Open to Papua New Guinean passports

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [Study visa (ED)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/)

**First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry

Any passport Can't work

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/)

**First stay:** 4 yrs 3 mo

Any passport Can work: limited

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/)

**Income needed:** €920+ a month ≈ $1,030

Any passport Stay 3 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/)

122 more routes open to any passport, in 109 countries.

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.