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title: Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India need a visa for Papua New Guinea and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of India

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.*

Official application site: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg

## 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

- **Passport bio page** (Identity): Machine-readable passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Recent passport photo** (Identity): Digital colour photo with white background taken within the last 6 months.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Ticket showing departure from PNG within the permitted stay.
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel): Hotel reservation or host details for the stay in PNG.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Recent bank statements demonstrating you can support yourself.
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): Outline of planned activities and destinations in PNG.
- **Contact email and phone details** (Supporting): Needed for the online account and to receive the visa approval letter.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, 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.

## FAQs

### 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

## Sources

- [eVisa](https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/apply)
- [Homepage - ICA](https://ica.gov.pg/)
- [eVisa](https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/login)
- [evisa.ica.gov.pg](https://evisa.ica.gov.pg)

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