Visa policy of Papua New Guinea
Policy on permits required to enter Papua New Guinea
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Visitors to Papua New Guinea must obtain either a visa on arrival or an e-Visa to enter the country. Visitors may also apply for a visa from the PNG diplomatic missions.
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
Visa policy map
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following countries and regions may obtain a visa on arrival valid for 60 days (unless otherwise noted) at Port Moresby International Airport.[1][2][3]
| Citizens of China holding ordinary passports can obtain a visa on arrival when entering Papua New Guinea on a group tour through a travel agency registered in Papua New Guinea.[4] |
In addition, nationals of China, Indonesia and Japan holding diplomatic or official passports may obtain a visa on arrival, valid for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Holders of passports from all Pacific Island States are eligible for Visa on arrival at all authorized ports of entry in Papua New Guinea, specifically Jacksons International Airport and Wutung land border post.[2] The Immigration Department said VOA does not apply to diplomats and civil servants on formal long-term contracts, but only to those visiting on short-term contracts.[2]
Future changes
Papua New Guinea has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:
| Country | Passports | Agreement signed on |
|---|---|---|
 South Korea[5] |
Diplomatic, official | 29 May, 2023 |
 India[6] |
Diplomatic, official | 21 May, 2023 |
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
Citizens of all countries and regions may apply for e-Visa according to their purposes of visit.
e-Visas have the following classes:
- Business Visa Classes
- Entertainer Visa Classes
- Restricted Visa Classes
- Special Exemption Visa Classes
- Visitor Visa Classes
- Working Resident Visa Classes
Among them, there are the following types of Visitor Visa Classes:
- Easy Visitor Permit
- Journalist
- Sportsperson
- Tourist - Own Itinerary
- Tourist - Tour Package
- Visiting Relatives
- Yachtperson
Visa fees vary for each class and type.[7]
Easy Visitor Permit
Citizens of the following countries and regions may obtain an Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) whose duration of stay is 30 or 60 days online. The EVP cannot be extended.[8][9]
Applications lodged via the e-Visa portal will attract a fee of 50 USD. This EVP is valid for a single entry and expressly prohibits the holder from engaging in paid work.
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60 days
30 days |
1 - Also applicable to passports issued to residents of French and Dutch territories in the Caribbean.
2 - Also applicable to passports issued to residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
3 - Also applicable to passports issued to residents of Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Tourist Visa
Citizens of countries not included in the Easy Visitor Permit and regions may apply for Tourist Visa according to their purposes of visit. Tourist visas are classified into Own Itinerary for individual tourists and Tour Package for group tourists.
These visas can be obtained by paying 50 USD online lodgement fee, it is valid for 6 months, single entry and allows visitors stay up to 60 days. Tourist Visa can be extended.[8]
APEC Business Travel Card
Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) containing a "PNG" code on the reverse side, which indicates that it is valid for travel to Papua New Guinea, can enter Papua New Guinea without a visa for business trips for up to 60 days.[10]
ABTCs are issued to citizens of:[11]
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving in Papua New Guinea were from the following countries of nationality:[12]
| Rank | Country or territory | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia | 88,092 | 91,368 | 93,433 |
| 2 |  Philippines | 14,090 | 13,569 | 13,745 |
| 3 |  China | 12,937 | 10,255 | 8,970 |
| 4 |  United States | 12,181 | 12,762 | 11,668 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 10,265 | 10,149 | 10,698 |
| 6 |  Indonesia | 7,827 | 6,763 | 5,896 |
| 7 |  United Kingdom | 6,974 | 7,399 | 6,994 |
| 8 |  Malaysia | 5,558 | 5,306 | 4,759 |
| 9 | India | 4,293 | 4,012 | 3,476 |
| 10 |  Germany | 3,276 | 3,557 | 3,300 |
| Total | 197,632 | 198,685 | 191,442 |
See also
