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ZimbabwePassport validity
6 monthsICSA's visa guide says passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel.
PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority — Visa Information Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Papua New Guinea visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026
Visa & Entry Requirements for Papua New Guinea
Most travellers can visit Papua New Guinea without going to an embassy: 0 passports enter visa-free, 180 apply online for an eVisa and 18 get a visa on arrival.
Papua New Guinea's Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA) gives a visa on arrival to citizens of the countries and territories on its list, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for a 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and those for a 30-day permit, among them Australia, India and Russia; there is no Migration Service Fee, but online applications cost USD 50. ICSA's Visitor Visa page tells travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival to submit the paper form; its eVisa portal also offers the Tourist – Own Itinerary visa online, valid for a single entry and 60 days from arrival, with a US$50 online lodgement fee (if applicable). Melanesian Spearhead Group passport holders get a visa on arrival for stays of 30 days or less.
0
Passports visa-free
180
eVisa or eTA online
18
Visa on arrival
0
Embassy visa required
Do I need a visa for Papua New Guinea? Quick answers
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United States
eVisa
60 days
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United Kingdom
Visa on arrival
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Germany
eVisa
60 days
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India
eVisa
30 days
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China
eVisa
60 days
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Canada
Visa on arrival
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Australia
eVisa
30 days
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Poland
eVisa
60 days
Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.
Visa for Papua New Guinea — requirements summary
- Visa on arrival: 18 (9%)
- eVisa: 180 (91%)
All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Papua New Guinea, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.
No passport matches your search.
Papua New Guinea visa types, fees and processing times
Easy Visitor Permit (60 days)
eVisa- Fee
- 50 USD
- Max stay
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
No Migration Service Fee for the Easy Visitor Permit; the USD 50 is the fee for lodging through the e-Visa portal. Fees are charged in US dollars, and are not refunded if the application fails.
Documents (2)
- Online Application or Application for Visa (Form 1)
- Passport biodata page copy
Easy Visitor Permit (30 days)
eVisa- Fee
- 50 USD
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
No Migration Service Fee for the Easy Visitor Permit; the USD 50 is the fee for lodging through the e-Visa portal. Fees are charged in US dollars, and are not refunded if the application fails.
Official application site →Visa on Arrival
On arrivalFee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Business eVisa — Short-Term Single Entry
eVisa- Fee
- 190 USD
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
Short-term single-entry business visa; the USD 50 eVisa fee is charged on top. The short-term multiple-entry business visa is USD 350 plus the eVisa fee. ICSA’s Visa Information Guide gives a turnaround of 10 working days for all visa applications that meet the requirements.
Documents (3)
- Online Application or Application for Entry Permit (Form 1)
- Passport
- Letter from a business associate in Papua New Guinea
Tourist - Own Itinerary
eVisa- Fee
- 50 USD
- Max stay
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
The eVisa portal asks for a US$50 online lodgement fee (if applicable); Migration Service Fees and online lodgement fees are levied in US dollars and converted into PNG Kina before the application is registered.
Official application site →Visitor Visa (paper application form)
Visa- Max stay
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
- Extension
- Possible
Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) visa on arrival
On arrival- Fee
- Free
- Max stay
- 30 days
The Authority's Migration Service Fees schedule lists the Melanesian Spearhead Group visa fee as Nil.
Entry requirements for Papua New Guinea
Vaccinations: Yellow fever
1 yearWHO's list says Papua New Guinea requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit.
World Health Organization — International Travel and Health, Annex 1 (18 November 2022, revised 3 January 2023)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Vaccinations: Hepatitis A and routine vaccines
No official requirementNo official source we could read makes these vaccinations a condition of entry. Canada's travel health advice says vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present, that there is a risk of hepatitis A here, to make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, and that there is a risk of malaria in certain areas: consult a travel health clinic about antimalarial medication, ideally 6 weeks before travel.
Government of Canada — Papua New Guinea travel advice (health)✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Travel insurance
No official requirementNo official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea. The UK government says medical facilities are very basic, that evacuation by air ambulance to Australia is available in more serious cases, and to make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Papua New Guinea travel advice: health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Return or onward ticket
30-dayICSA's visa guide lists a copy of a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket among the requirements for these visitor visa classes: Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package), Visiting Relative, Sports Person and Journalist/Reporter, and for the 30-day and 60-day Easy Visitor Permits; its list for the Yachtsperson class does not include one. It says Melanesian Spearhead Group visa-on-arrival travellers need a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket too, and the eVisa portal asks business-visa applicants for a copy of their return airline ticket.
PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority — Visa Information Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Proof of funds
ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for their itinerary and a guarantee that they are financially secure. No official source we could read states an amount.
PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority — Visa Information Guide✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026
Arrival cards and declarations: PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC)
72 hoursICSA says the PNG Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory pre-arrival requirement for all persons travelling to Papua New Guinea, including PNG citizens, permanent residents and all foreign nationals, and has told airlines that travellers must complete it before their boarding passes are issued. The card can be completed only in the 72 hours before arrival, and it is not a visa.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Papua New Guinea travel advice: entry requirements✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026
Overstay penalties
28 daysThe Immigration and Citizenship Authority charges overstayers on all visa types an additional migration fee by length of overstay: nothing up to 28 days, PGK 3,000 for 29 to 60 days, PGK 5,000 for 61 to 365 days, and PGK 10,000 from one year, which may also involve prosecution.
Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) PNG — Migration Service Fees schedule (public notice), "Additional Migration Fees for Overstayers"✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026
Customs allowances
The PNG Digital Arrival Card asks every passenger to declare all goods, currency and items as required, including amounts over the currency reporting threshold. No official source we could read states the threshold.
PNG Customs Service — Cross-Border Movement of Currency and Valuables✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026
Papua New Guinea visa requirements statistics
198
Passports covered
180
Most common: eVisa
18
Least common: Visa on arrival
0%
Visa-free access
Understanding Papua New Guinea visa requirements
We track the entry rules of Papua New Guinea for 198 passports. The most common situation is eVisa, which applies to 180 passports (91%). The least common is visa on arrival (18 passports).
Entry categories for Papua New Guinea
- Visa on arrival: 18 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
- eVisa: 180 passports can apply for an electronic visa online.
What else you need to enter Papua New Guinea
- Passport validity: ICSA's visa guide says passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel.
- Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea.
- Return or onward ticket: ICSA's visa guide lists a copy of a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket among the requirements for these visitor visa classes: Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package), Visiting Relative, Sports Person and Journalist/Reporter, and for the 30-day and 60-day Easy Visitor Permits; its list for the Yachtsperson class does not include one.
- Proof of funds: ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for their itinerary and a guarantee that they are financially secure.
Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Papua New Guinea or its official immigration website before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about Papua New Guinea visas
Do I need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
It depends on your passport. Citizens of the countries on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, can get a visa on arrival, and Melanesian Spearhead Group passport holders get one for stays of 30 days or less. ICSA's eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and others, among them Australia, India and Russia, for a 30-day permit; there is no Migration Service Fee, but online applications cost USD 50. ICSA's Visitor Visa page tells travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival to submit the paper form; its eVisa portal also offers the Tourist – Own Itinerary visa online, valid for a single entry and 60 days from arrival, with a US$50 online lodgement fee (if applicable).
How do I apply for the PNG tourist eVisa?
ICSA's Visitor Visa page says travellers whose passport is from a country eligible for a visa on arrival may apply through the electronic visa portal. For the Easy Visitor Permit, ICSA's guide asks for a request letter, a copy of your passport bio page, and your travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket and a guarantee that you are financially secure; it says the turnaround for all visa applications is 10 working days if all requirements are met. The eVisa portal lists the passports eligible for the 60-day permit, among them the United States, New Zealand and EU states, and for the 30-day permit, among them Australia, India and Russia; ICSA's Visitor Visa page tells travellers not eligible for a visa on arrival to use the paper form, and the portal also offers the Tourist – Own Itinerary visa online, for a single entry and 60 days from arrival, with a US$50 online lodgement fee (if applicable).
Is there a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea?
Yes, for the countries and territories on ICSA's visa-on-arrival list, which includes Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Pacific Island states such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga; mainland New Zealand, France and the United States are not eligible. ICSA's guide says Chinese tourists with ordinary passports are eligible only when travelling in organised tour groups with a registered tour operator in Papua New Guinea.
How long can I stay in Papua New Guinea?
The 60-day Easy Visitor Permit is valid for a single entry and a period of 60 days from the date of arrival, and ICSA says that in most circumstances a visitor visa is valid for a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival. Depending on the type of visa issued, ICSA says you may be eligible to extend your stay without leaving the country.
Is Papua New Guinea safe to visit?
The UK government says there is a high risk of serious crime in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen and that walking after dark is particularly dangerous in Port Moresby and other urban centres, and it advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces, because of the high risk of tribal fighting, and to Enga province except Wabag District.
What vaccinations do I need for Papua New Guinea?
WHO's list says Papua New Guinea requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have transited through the airport of such a country, regardless of the duration of the transit. No official source we could read lists any other compulsory vaccination. Canada's travel health advice says vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present, that there is a risk of hepatitis A here, to make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, and that there is a risk of malaria in certain areas, so consult a travel health clinic about antimalarial medication.
Do US citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
US citizens need an eVisa for Papua New Guinea. Full rules for United States passport holders.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
UK citizens get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.
Do German citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
German citizens need an eVisa for Papua New Guinea. Full rules for Germany passport holders.
What documents do I need to enter Papua New Guinea?
Passport validity: ICSA's visa guide says passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel. Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry to Papua New Guinea. Return or onward ticket: ICSA's visa guide lists a copy of a travel itinerary with a confirmed onward or return ticket among the requirements for these visitor visa classes: Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package), Visiting Relative, Sports Person and Journalist/Reporter, and for the 30-day and 60-day Easy Visitor Permits; its list for the Yachtsperson class does not include one. Proof of funds: ICSA's visa guide asks visitor and Easy Visitor Permit applicants for their itinerary and a guarantee that they are financially secure.
How many countries can visit Papua New Guinea without a visa?
0 of 198 passports can enter Papua New Guinea visa-free (0%). 18 more get a visa on arrival, 180 can apply online (eVisa or eTA), and 0 need a visa from an embassy.
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).
Travelling from Papua New Guinea?
Where can Papua New Guinea citizens travel visa-free?
Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit 38 countries without a visa. Open a country for the exact rules.
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Angola
30d
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Antigua and Barbuda
180d
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Bahamas
90d
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Bangladesh
90d
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Belize
∞
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Botswana
90d
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Colombia
90d
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Dominica
180d
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Dominican Republic
∞
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Ecuador
90d
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Eswatini
30d
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Fiji
120d
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Gambia
90d
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Grenada
90d
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Haiti
90d
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Hong Kong
90d
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Israel
90d
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Jamaica
∞
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Kiribati
90d
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Kosovo
90d
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Lesotho
90d
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Malawi
30d
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Malaysia
30d
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Mauritius
90d
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Micronesia
30d
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Palestine
∞
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Panama
90d
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Peru
180d
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Philippines
30d
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Rwanda
30d
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
90d
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
90d
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Seychelles
90d
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Singapore
30d
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Tanzania
90d
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Thailand
60d
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United Arab Emirates
30d
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Vanuatu
120d