Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?
For Tourist (Own Itinerary), the Visitor Visa application must be submitted online through ica.gov.pg and not through third-party websites. Extension applications must be lodged well before the current entry permit expires; extensions are issued only to people currently in Papua New Guinea and cannot be granted while the person is outside the country. There is no grace period for extensions. For Tourist – Own Itinerary, the extension fee is USD 150 and the late-extension fee is USD 700.
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Visa on Arrival
Visa on Arrival (VoA) is only available to selected countries. Visit the website
(ica.gov.pg) to check if your nationality is eligible for visa-on-arrival.
eVisa
Six (06) visa types and 21 visa classes are available online. You can apply for
eVisa if your purpose of visit falls under one of these categories.
1. Visitor visa
a.) Sportsperson
b.) Journalist
c.) Easy Visitor Permit (EVP 60 days)
d.) Easy Visitor Permit (EVP 30 days)
e.) Visiting Relatives
f.) Tourist (Own Itinerary)
g.) Tourist (tour package)
h.) Yachtperson
2. Business visa
a.) Business Short-term single entry
b.) Business Short-term multiple entry
3. Special Exemption visa
a.) Special Exemption/ Foreign Official-Short Term.
b.) Aid Worker volunteer (YWAM)
c.) Medical
d.) Designated Events Visa
4. Entertainer visa
a.) Comedian (commercial)
b.) Film maker (non-commercial)
c.) Film maker (commercial)
d.) Musician (commercial)
5. Restricted Employment Visa (REV)
a.)REV
6. Working Resident
a.) Consultant Specialist
Visa applicants must apply through the website www.ica.gov.pg and not through
any third party websites. eVisa can be issued almost instantaneously if you meet
all entry requirements.
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12. PNG Embassy, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China
13. PNG Embassy, Seoul, South Korea
14. PNG Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
15. PNG Embassy, Brussels, Belgium
16. PNG High Commission, United Kingdom
17. PNG Permanent Mission to the United Nations, New York, United States of
America
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VISA REQUIREMENTS
Specific entry permit type, classes of visas and requirements are shown below.
1 Visitor Visa
The Visitor Visa is granted for the purpose of temporary entry into Papua New
Guinea and comprises of the following Classes with the respective requirements.
Applications for visas under the visitor visa class must be submitted online.
Tourist (Own itinerary)
Applicable to individuals who wish to sightsee independently, travel or visit
friends, etc.
1. Request Letter from applicant;
2. Copy of valid passport bio page;
3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that
applicant is financially secure;
Tourist (Tour Package)
Group tours, student excursion groups, etc.
1. Letter of Request from Tour Agent/Sponsor that must be registered with PNG
Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) and Investment Promotion Authority (IPA);
2. Copy of valid passport bio page;
3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket).
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Where the relationship has been in existence for more than 12 months, a
Dependent Entry Permit will be issued in accordance with the Principal’s
approved period of stay.
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Entry Permit Requirements
The holder of an Entry Permit must enter Papua New Guinea within six months
of the Entry Permit being issued. Failure to enter Papua New Guinea within six
months will render the Entry Permit invalid, and as a result, further application
will have to be made. As a matter of policy, existing entry permit holders
(excluding Permanent Resident Entry Permit Holders) must not be absent from
PNG for any period exceeding six months. Entry Permit holders that are absent
from PNG for six months or more will need to make further application for an
Entry Permit before seeking to return to PNG. In such cases, new health and
character checks will be required.
Visa Extension
Applications for extension of stay must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of
the current entry permit. For specific requirements, please refer to the appropriate
entry permit category on the website.
Extensions are only issued to people currently in Papua New Guinea. Extensions
cannot be granted while a person is outside the country. Applicants should be
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aware that there is NO period of grace in relation to extensions.
Re-evidencing of Entry Permits
Passports must be valid for six months or more to enable re-evidencing. Entry
permits will only be issued for the period of validity of the passport. Where the
validity of the entry permit extends beyond the validity of the passport, a new
entry permit will be evidenced once a new passport has been obtained. When an
applicant obtains a new passport, a new entry permit will be issued for the balance
of the period of stay free of charge.
Applicants will be required to complete an application form and provide a copy of
the original work permit approval (if applicable).
Where an Entry Permit holder is outside PNG, re-evidencing can be undertaken
by the nearest PNG Diplomatic Mission. The Missions must obtain approval from
Immigration Headquarters before re-evidencing can occur.
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Designated Port of Entry
Approved entry ports are Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby and
Wutung Land Border Post in Vanimo, West Sepik Province. Entry through any
unauthorised ports may result you refused entry or penalties may apply.
Entry Permit Cancellation
Entry Permits may be cancelled by the Minister for Immigration and Border
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All migration fees are charged in United States Dollars (USD). You can make
payment through the Online Payment Gateway available on the website
www.ica.gov.pg and attach receipt of your transaction with each visa application
you make.
Visa Type Visa Class Fees Extension Late eVisa
Fee Extension Fee
Fee
USD USD USD USD
Visitor Tourist – Tour package Nil 150 700 50
Tourist – Own Itinerary Nil 150 700 50
Visiting Relative Nil 150 700 50
Yatchperson (Crew) Nil 150 700 50
Yatchperson (owner/Captain Nil 200 700 50
Journalist/Reporter 350 500 1,050 50
Easy Visitor Permit 30 days Nil N/A N/A 50
Easy Visitor Permit 60 days Nil 150 700 50
Business Short Term Multiple Entry 350 500 1,000
