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Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of India

eVisaeVisa · Visitor (Tourist)

Citizens of India need a visa for Papua New Guinea and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Key facts

Entry route	eVisa · Visitor (Tourist)
How to apply	Fully online — no office visit
Maximum stay	Up to 30 days
Entries	Single entry
Passport validity	At least 6 months
Biometrics	Not required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required
Onward or return ticket	Required
Proof of funds	Bank statements or other evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

How to apply

1
Create an account on the PNG eVisa portal
Register on evisa.ica.gov.pg with your email address and verify your account.
2
Select the Visitor (Tourist) visa category
Choose the appropriate visitor visa subclass for tourism.
3
Complete the online application form
Fill in personal details, passport information, travel plans and contact details.
4
Upload supporting documents
Attach passport scan, photo, ticket, accommodation and funds evidence.
5
Pay the visa fee (if applicable) and submit
Pay online where a fee applies, then submit the application.
6
Receive the visa approval letter by email
Print the approval letter and carry it with your passport for travel.
7
Present approval and passport at the border
The visa is endorsed/confirmed on arrival at Jacksons International Airport or other ports of entry.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport bio page
Machine-readable passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Recent passport photo
Digital colour photo with white background taken within the last 6 months.

Travel

Confirmed onward/return ticket
Ticket showing departure from PNG within the permitted stay.
Accommodation booking
Hotel reservation or host details for the stay in PNG.
Travel itinerary
Optional
Outline of planned activities and destinations in PNG.

Financial

Proof of sufficient funds
Recent bank statements demonstrating you can support yourself.

Supporting

Contact email and phone details
Needed for the online account and to receive the visa approval letter.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Optional
Required only if arriving from or transiting a yellow fever risk country.

Proof of funds

Recent bank statements
Pay slips
Sponsor letter with evidence

No fixed minimum balance is published; funds must cover the duration of the stay.

Good to know

The visa approval letter must be obtained before travel; airlines may refuse boarding without it.
Apply well in advance of travel, as processing times are not published and can vary.

Common refusal reasons

Incomplete or unreadable uploaded documents

Upload clear colour scans of the passport bio page and all required documents.

Passport with insufficient validity or no blank pages

Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months and has blank pages.

No confirmed onward travel or accommodation

Provide a return ticket and hotel booking before applying.

FAQ

Do citizens of India need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Citizens of India need a visa for Papua New Guinea and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Visitor (Tourist).

How long can citizens of India stay in Papua New Guinea?

Up to 30 days.

What documents do citizens of India need for Papua New Guinea?

Passport bio page; Recent passport photo; Confirmed onward/return ticket; Accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds; Contact email and phone details; and 2 more depending on your situation.

How long must my passport be valid for Papua New Guinea?

At least 6 months.

Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg

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