Moving to Papua New Guinea from Taiwan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Taiwan to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Taiwan to Papua New Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Papua New Guinea?
From major Papua New Guinea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Papua New Guinea are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
