Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Papua New Guinea

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
10.57%
FY2024
3.85%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+6.72 pp
Rank
#165/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 9.00% — —
FY2007 12.20% +3.20 pp +35.56%
FY2008 3.40% -8.80 pp -72.13%
FY2009 5.70% +2.30 pp +67.65%
FY2010 3.70% -2.00 pp -35.09%
FY2011 5.00% +1.30 pp +35.14%
FY2012 2.95% -2.05 pp -41%
FY2013 3.10% +0.15 pp +5.08%
FY2014 7.40% +4.30 pp +138.71%
FY2015 5.14% -2.26 pp -30.54%
FY2016 10.56% +5.42 pp +105.45%
FY2017 9.34% -1.22 pp -11.55%
FY2018 6.84% -2.50 pp -26.77%
FY2019 1.74% -5.10 pp -74.56%
FY2020 6.64% +4.90 pp +281.61%
FY2021 3.45% -3.19 pp -48.04%
FY2022 4.93% +1.48 pp +42.9%
FY2023 6.15% +1.22 pp +24.75%
FY2024 3.85% -2.30 pp -37.4%
FY2025 10.57% +6.72 pp +174.55%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 9.00%
FY2007 12.20%
FY2008 3.40%
FY2009 5.70%
FY2010 3.70%
FY2011 5.00%
FY2012 2.95%
FY2013 3.10%
FY2014 7.40%
FY2015 5.14%
FY2016 10.56%
FY2017 9.34%
FY2018 6.84%
FY2019 1.74%
FY2020 6.64%
FY2021 3.45%
FY2022 4.93%
FY2023 6.15%
FY2024 3.85%
FY2025 10.57%

Source: U.S. Department of State · View official source

Country facts

Population
10,762,817 (2025)
Source
Capital
Port Moresby
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
PG
Passport / nationality
Papua New Guinea

Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Port Moresby Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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