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🟢 Papua New Guinea e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Papua New Guinea eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Papua New Guinea eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea. To enter Papua New Guinea you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC), Valid Passport at least 6 months from the entry date, Copy of confirmed return ticket, Transiting Passengers, Green Fee, Yellow Fever vaccination requirement.
Papua New Guinea eVisa Fees & Cost
Papua New Guinea visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Papua New Guinea and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist Visa Single Tourist eVisa
$100.00
60 days
$59.00
Visiting Relatives e-Visa
$50.00
60 days
$79.00
Easy Visitor Permit (EVP)
$50.00
60 days
$79.00
Tourist Visa Multiple Tourist eVisa
$150.00
60 days
$59.00
PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC)
$0.00
60 days
$69.00
Papua New Guinea eVisa Processing Time
Papua New Guinea asks travellers to apply at least 1 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 1–10 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Papua New Guinea government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Papua New Guinea eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Papua New Guinea Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Papua New Guinea eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Papua New Guinea visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Papua New Guinea requires 7 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid passport (6+ months validity from departure date)
Required▼
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Passport photo page copy
Required▼
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Completed online eVisa application
Required▼
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Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Required▼
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Invitation letter or travel itinerary
Required▼
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Return/onward ticket
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Papua New Guinea immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Papua New Guinea▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Papua New Guinea e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Papua New Guinea's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Papua New Guinea, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Papua New Guinea requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Papua New Guinea eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Papua New Guinea eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Papua New Guinea's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Papua New Guinea
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Papua New Guinea eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Yes. All foreign visitors to Papua New Guinea need a visa, either applied for online before travel or, for a limited list of eligible nationalities, obtained as a Visa on Arrival.
How long can I stay in Papua New Guinea as a tourist?
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Tourists and visitors can generally obtain entry permits for stays of up to two months (60 days), subject to meeting the general entry conditions.
Which nationalities can get a Visa on Arrival in Papua New Guinea?
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Visa on Arrival is currently accessible to citizens of a specific list of countries and territories including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Israel, the UAE, Indonesia and most Pacific Island states, available at Jacksons International Airport and Wutung land border post.
Do I need a visa if I am only transiting through Papua New Guinea?
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Transit through Papua New Guinea for less than 7 hours does not require a visa; transit waiting time exceeding 7 hours requires a visa.
How much does a Papua New Guinea eVisa cost?
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The government online lodgement fee for Visitor visa classes such as Tourist (Own Itinerary), Tourist (Tour Package), Visiting Relatives and the Easy Visitor Permit is US$50.
How long does it take to process a Papua New Guinea eVisa?
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The turnaround time for all visa applications is 10 working days if all requirements are met.
Can I extend my stay in Papua New Guinea?
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The Easy Visitor Permit cannot be extended, but Tourist (Own Itinerary), Tourist (Tour Package) and Visiting Relatives visas can be extended while in PNG for a fee of US$150 (US$700 if lodged late); extensions can only be granted to people already inside the country.
What is the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP)?
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The Easy Visitor Permit is the online eVisa version available to passport holders from the Visa on Arrival eligible countries, for holiday, sightseeing or visiting friends/relatives; it prohibits paid work.
What is the PNG Digital Arrival Card and do I need it?
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The PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) is a mandatory pre-arrival online form for all persons travelling to Papua New Guinea, introduced by the Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority.
What passport validity do I need to enter Papua New Guinea?
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Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Papua New Guinea.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Papua New Guinea eVisa Service
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Common themes from Papua New Guinea visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Papua New Guinea Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Papua New Guinea Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
