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Papua New Guinea visas

Papua New Guinea tourist visa

Eligible travellers can get an Easy Visitor Permit online for 30 or 60 days. Other tourists can apply for a Tourist Visa for an individual trip or a group tour.

Ways to get a Papua New Guinea tourist visa

  1. Easy Visitor Permit — 60 days

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries and regions qualify for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 50 online application fee
    1. Apply for an Easy Visitor Permit through the online visa portal.
    2. Pay the USD 50 application fee.

  2. Easy Visitor Permit — 30 days

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries qualify for a 30-day Easy Visitor Permit.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 50 online application fee
    1. Apply for an Easy Visitor Permit through the online visa portal.
    2. Pay the USD 50 application fee.

  3. Tourist Visa — Own Itinerary

    eVisa

    Individual tourists from countries and regions outside the Easy Visitor Permit scheme can apply for this visa.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days
    Valid for
    6 months
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 50 online application fee
    1. Apply online for the Own Itinerary Tourist Visa.
    2. Pay the USD 50 online application fee.

  4. Tourist Visa — Tour Package

    eVisa

    Group tourists from countries and regions outside the Easy Visitor Permit scheme can apply for this visa.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days
    Valid for
    6 months
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 50 online application fee
    1. Apply online for the Tour Package Tourist Visa.
    2. Pay the USD 50 online application fee.

Who needs it

Tourists need a visitor permit or visa. The available route depends on their passport and travel plans.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport qualifies for a 30-day or 60-day Easy Visitor Permit.
  2. Apply through the online visa portal for the permit or Tourist Visa that fits your trip.
  3. Pay the USD 50 online application fee.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Good to know

  • An Easy Visitor Permit does not allow paid work.
  • An Easy Visitor Permit cannot be extended.
  • A Tourist Visa allows a stay of up to 60 days and can be extended.
  • Visitors may also apply for a visa at a Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission.
  • Eligible travellers also have visa-on-arrival options.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Papua New Guinea?

Tourists need a visitor permit or visa. The available route depends on their passport and travel plans.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Papua New Guinea?

There are 4 options: Easy Visitor Permit — 60 days (an online visa); Easy Visitor Permit — 30 days (an online visa); Tourist Visa — Own Itinerary (an online visa); Tourist Visa — Tour Package (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Papua New Guinea?

Yes: Easy Visitor Permit — 60 days, Easy Visitor Permit — 30 days, Tourist Visa — Own Itinerary and Tourist Visa — Tour Package. Citizens of the listed countries and regions qualify for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit.

How long can I stay on a Papua New Guinea tourist visa?

30 or 60 days with an Easy Visitor Permit, depending on the passport.

How much does a Papua New Guinea tourist visa cost?

USD 50 online application fee

What documents do I need for a Papua New Guinea tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months..

How do I apply for a Papua New Guinea tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport qualifies for a 30-day or 60-day Easy Visitor Permit. 2. 2. Apply through the online visa portal for the permit or Tourist Visa that fits your trip. 3. 3. Pay the USD 50 online application fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Papua New Guinea tourist visa?

An Easy Visitor Permit does not allow paid work. An Easy Visitor Permit cannot be extended.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Papua New Guinea?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Papua New Guinea visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Papua New Guinea be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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