The Tourist eVisa visa
Up to 60 daysThe electronic tourist visa for Papua New Guinea, approved online before you fly for trekking, diving and highlands festivals.
About the Tourist eVisa visa
With visa on arrival suspended, all visitors now apply for the eVisa in advance through the official Immigration and Citizenship Authority portal. Applying online means you arrive already authorised.
How Papua New Guinea eVisa Process Works
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Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Papua New Guinea Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- For tourists and visitors of nationalities eligible for the eVisa.
- A few Pacific neighbours enter visa-free.
Documents required for a Papua New Guinea visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months from arrival.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
Proof of onward or return travel.
03Clear, colour scan or photo.
Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
04Last 3 months, clearly legible.
Safe. Fast. 100% online. Your information is encrypted and protected. No physical documents or embassy visits required.
Processing time
Papua New Guinea eVisas are usually processed within about ten working days through ica.gov.pg. All travellers must also register a Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours of arrival.
Extension
Tourist stays can be extended at the Immigration and Citizenship Authority in Port Moresby before the visa expires.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Papua New Guinea visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Papua New Guinea visa portal
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Immigration & entry-requirement notices
Official SourceOfficialIATA Travel Centre
Documentation database
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