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title: Indonesia visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea
description: "Citizens of Papua New Guinea can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $35. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Indonesia visa for citizens of Papua New Guinea

Citizens of Papua New Guinea can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $35
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months from entry date and you have onward ticket, proof of funds, and accommodation details.
2. **Arrive at designated Indonesian airport** — VOA is available at major international airports like Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, Medan, etc.
3. **Proceed to VOA payment counter** — Pay the visa fee (US$35 or IDR 500,000) and receive a receipt.
4. **Receive visa sticker in passport** — Immigration officer will affix the VOA sticker and stamp your passport.
5. **Complete arrival card** — Fill in the electronic or paper arrival/departure card if not done on the flight.
6. **Proceed to immigration counter** — Present passport with VOA sticker, embarkation card, and supporting documents for clearance.
7. **Receive entry stamp** — Officer stamps passport with permitted stay (usually 30 days).
8. **Collect baggage and exit** — Proceed to baggage claim and customs.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of entry)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page
- **Completed arrival/departure card (disembarkation card)** (Travel): Usually provided on the flight or at the arrival terminal
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Indonesia within 30 days
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): At least US$1,000 or equivalent, or a credit card and bank statement
- **Hotel booking or address of stay** (Supporting): Confirmation for the first few nights required
- **Visa fee in cash (USD or IDR equivalent)** (Financial): US$35 or IDR 500,000 exact change recommended
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Identity, optional): May be requested but not always needed

## Good to know

- VOA must be applied at designated airports; not available at all land borders or seaports.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- VOA is single-entry and cannot be extended for tourism purposes.
- Overstaying results in a fine of IDR 1,000,000 (~USD 65) per day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date.** — Check passport validity well before travel.
- **No return or onward ticket.** — Always have a booked outward ticket before departure.
- **Insufficient funds or no proof of funds.** — Carry at least US$1,000 or credit card with bank statement.
- **Previous overstay or visa violation in Indonesia.** — Ensure no blacklist or prior infractions.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Papua New Guinea need a visa for Indonesia?

Citizens of Papua New Guinea can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Papua New Guinea stay in Indonesia?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Indonesia visa cost for citizens of Papua New Guinea?

Government fee: $35.

### What documents do citizens of Papua New Guinea need for Indonesia?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of entry); Completed arrival/departure card (disembarkation card); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel booking or address of stay; Visa fee in cash (USD or IDR equivalent); and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Indonesia?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Visa on Arrival - ICA](https://ica.gov.pg/visa-information/visa-on-arrival)
- Migration Services - Embassy of Papua New Guinea (pngembassy.org, third-party site)
- Bali Visa for Guineans Citizens - Entry with Papua New Guinean Passport (bali.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Indonesia visa for every passport](/visa/indonesia)
- [Every destination for Papua New Guinea passport holders](/visa/passport/papua-new-guinea)