Which countries can apply for PNG eVisa?

A foreign national wishing to enter Papua New Guinea must obtain a visa in one of the PNG diplomatic missions, unless they are a citizen of one of the countries eligible for visa on arrival or eVisa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.

Visitors must first apply for a pre-visa online. After the pre-visa is granted, they can then obtain final visa on arrival at the designated PNG international ports of entry:

  • Jackson’s International Airport, Port Moresby;

  • Daru;

  • (Vanimo) Wutung; and

  • Kagamuga Airport, Mt Hagen.

  • Visitors or businesspersons wishing to enter PNG from ports other than Port Moresby must have a valid entry permit before entering PNG.


    List of PNG eVisa Requirements

  • a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of intended travel,
  • Scan passport Bio page
  • an onward/return airline ticket,
  • and proof of sufficient funds.
  • Medical and character: All applicants seeking to travel to PNG must be of good health and good character. All applicants must submit a Suplimentary Health Form at time of application. (Click here for a copy of the form) A Medical Health Certificate and a local police clearance certificate may be required where requested. This will depend on the purpose and duration of the visit.
    • Medical examination report obtained from an approved doctor or hospital;
    • HIV tests (Pathology Report required) for applicants over 16 years of age; and
    • Chest X-ray (Radiology Report) for applicants over 16 years of age.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination if required

LIST OF COUNTRIES FOR BUSINESS VISA

  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Holy See (Vatican City State)
  • Hong Kong (SAR)
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kiribati
  • Korea (South)
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao(SAR)
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Monaco
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Vatican City

LIST OF NATIONALS FOR EASY VISITOR PERMIT (30 days)

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam*
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China
  • Chinese Taipei
  • Cyprus
  • Dominica
  • Fiji*
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Hong Kong (SAR)*
  • India
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia*
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan*
  • Jamaica
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati*
  • Korea (South)*
  • Lesotho
  • Macao (SAR)*
  • Malaysia*
  • Malta*
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico*
  • Namibia
  • Nauru*
  • New Zealand
  • Peru*
  • Philippines*
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Samoa*
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Solomon Islands*
  • South Africa
  • St Kitts and Nevis
  • St Lucia
  • St Vincent & Grenadines
  • Thailand*
  • Trinidad and Tobago*
  • Tonga*
  • Tuvalu*y
  • United Kingdom(British Citizen Passport)*
  • United States
  • Vanuatu*
  • Vietnam*
  • Zambia
LIST OF NATIONALS For Easy Visitor Permit (60 days)
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Holy See (Vatican City State)
  • Hong Kong (SAR)
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Kiribati
  • Korea (South)
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao(SAR)
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Monaco
  • Nauru
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay
  • Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea Electronic Online Visa!

The above countries highlighted with an asterisk (*) are not eligible for visa on arrival until conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding offering reciprocal visa on arrival facilities.

French Territories (as French Passport Holders) French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, New Caledonia, Reunion, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis

New Zealand Passport holding countries / territories Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau

US Territories (holders of US passports) Futuna, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Dutch Territories (as Dutch passport holders). Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Bonaire and Sint Eustatius and Saba

UNO - UN Organisation and UNA - UN Agency

Effective immediately, travellers from these countries may obtain a single-entry tourist or single entry business visa on arrival. In order to be eligible, travellers must hold a passport issued by one of these countries, which indicates they are a citizen of that country. Holders of other documents issued by these countries, such as those issued to non-citizen residents, refugees, or overseas nationals are not eligible for visa on arrival. Citizens of countries not listed need to obtain a visa from the nearest PNG mission abroad prior to their travel.