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Travel to Papua New Guinea for US citizenship

Visa eVisa (electronic visa)
Language English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
Car traffic Left-hand
Phone code +675
Currency Kina
Covid There are no COVID restrictions
Health malaria vaccination recommended
Insurance policy Insurance policy is required
Minimum passport validity at least 6 months

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A foreign national wishing to enter PNG must obtain a visa at one of the PNG diplomatic missions, unless they are a citizen of one of the countries eligible for an e-visa. All visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months.


Visa on arrival

The visa on arrival service is currently suspended.


eVisa

Starting from November 2018, citizens of all countries eligible for a visa on arrival can also obtain a 60-day eVisa. The 30-day eVisa is also available to citizens of the following countries:


Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, China, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Vietnam, Zambia.


This is by far the most efficient way to obtain a permit to travel to the country, as it eliminates the need to personally visit the nearest diplomatic mission or wait in long immigration lines to apply for a visa to Papua New Guinea upon arrival at the border.

Once approved, the Papua New Guinea e-Visa is sent to the traveler by email and can then be printed to present to border authorities upon arrival.


To obtain a Papua New Guinea e-Visa, applicants must meet the necessary requirements.

Applicants must fill out an online application form with their details and provide the following items:

  • A passport issued by an eligible sovereign state with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival in the country and at least one page stamped with PNG entry
  • A copy of the main page of the passport, which includes the name of the person, date of birth, citizenship, passport number, date of issue and validity of the passport, as well as the applicant's signature
  • Active email account for receiving eVisa
  • Payment method (credit or debit card)


The passport used to fill out the online Papua New Guinea visa application form must be presented at the border control along with the e-visa to enter the country.

If the passport used to apply is lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise invalidated, the traveler must re-apply using their new passport.


    Obtaining a visa at the embassy or consulate of the country
    Citizens of other countries must apply for a Papua New Guinea tourist visa at the country's embassy or consulate. The visa application should be submitted to the embassy well in advance of travel to allow sufficient time for processing.
    The protocol for obtaining a consular or embassy visa for an independent state initially involves making an appointment at the nearest diplomatic government office of Papua New Guinea in the country where the traveler resides.
    During this process, you will need to fill out a Papua New Guinea visa application form and bring a number of supporting documents to the embassy for an interview. The required documents will depend on the type of visa to the embassy that the person needs.
    You will also need to pay the PNG tourist visa processing fee at the embassy before the application is processed.

    Visitor Visa
    This visa is intended for individuals and groups who want to visit Papua New Guinea for leisure or to visit friends and family.
    Description of the visa
    Individuals should apply for this visa if they intend to visit Papua New Guinea for reasons such as holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons.
    Criteria to be met
    To obtain a visitor visa, you must confirm that you are a genuine tourist or visitor and intend to leave Papua New Guinea at the end of your stay.
    Depending on your circumstances, you may be asked to provide the ICA with evidence to support your application.
    Visa validity period
    Visitor visas are issued depending on the individual circumstances of the traveler.
    In most cases, you can expect to receive a visitor visa that is valid for a single stay for sixty (60) days from the date of arrival;
    How to use
    Travelers who hold a passport from a country eligible for a visa on arrival can apply through the electronic visa portal.
    Travelers who are not eligible for a visa to Papua New Guinea on arrival or do not wish to apply through the electronic visa portal must submit their application using a paper form;
    Extension of your stay
    Depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you may be eligible to extend your stay in Papua New Guinea without leaving the country.
    The requirements for visa extension will vary depending on your personal circumstances, which include the purpose and period of time you have already spent in Papua New Guinea, as well as the duration of the extension request.

    Documents for obtaining a visa for tourism purposes:

    • The visa application form is filled out in English
    • Foreign passport (valid for at least 6 months)
    • 2 color photos 3.5x4.5
    • Internal passport
    • Certificate from the place of work or educational institution
    • Proof of financial solvency
    • Confirmation of airline reservation
    • Hotel reservation confirmation
    • Insurance


      Documents for obtaining a visa for persons visiting relatives:

      • The visa application form is filled out in English
      • Foreign passport (valid for at least 6 months)
      • 2 color photos 3.5x4.5
      • Internal passport
      • Proof of funds (bank statement)
      • Letter from a relative explaining/confirming the visit
      • A copy of the work permit for relatives
      • Confirmed round-trip ticket


      Children under 18 also need a visa to visit New Guinea;

      A separate package of documents should be submitted, which includes:

      • The visa application form is filled out in English
      • The child's passport or the passport of the parent, in which the child is to be entered
      • Birth certificate
      • Notarized permission to take the child out of the country if he or she is traveling with one of the parents

       

      For more information: https://ica.gov.pg/visa/visit/visitor 


      The Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (PNGICA) is responsible for visa processing. For information on all visas, go to  www.ica.gov.pg 

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