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PAPUA NEW GUINEA IS CLOSED- Papua New Guinea has not yet re-opened for tourism.
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Visitor eVisa allows travelers of over 30 nationalities to enter the country for tourism purposes for a stay for up to 60 days per entry.
Aside from the eVisa, you have the option to add a Health Declaration called Papua New Guinea Health Declaration Form. This is a required travel document to enter this country.
WHO CAN ENTER PAPUA NEW GUINEA WITH THESE DOCUMENTS
Citizens of over 30 countries can enter Papua New guinea with the Visitor eVisa. Everyone who enters the country is required to complete the Health Declaration, which you can choose to add on when you apply for the eVisa.
OBTAIN THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA EVISA
To get Papua New Guinea eVisa, you must provide personal information and some basic details about your travel to Papua New Guinea. Also, it might also be necessary to get the portrait photo of the credit card holder when paying.
DISPLAY THE DOCUMENT
After you complete your application form, if you have added the Papua New Guinea Health Declaration Form (Health Declaration), we will send it to your email before your trip. Make sure you have this document ready to show to the immigration officials as soon as you arrive at the airport.
Visit the FAQs below to view quarantine rules for Papua New Guinea.
Required Documents to Apply
Passport Personal Details Scan
Corona Virus Medical Clearance Certificate
Important Instructions
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Non-residents/citizens must get permission to enter Papua New Guinea.
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Travelers must have their passport with at least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival and have at least 1 page available for stamping.
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The Papua New Guinea e-Visa (PNG eVisa) allows applicants a single entry in Papua New Guinea and they can remain in the country for up to 30 days Per Entry if they apply for a short term visa. Applicants who wish to stay for more than 30 days Per Entry can apply for a long term visa, which allows them to stay in the country for up to 60 days Per Entry.
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You can apply for a Papua New Guinea e-Visa (PNG eVisa) if the purpose of your visit is tourism.
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Possession of a Visa for Papua New Guinea does not provide automatic right of entry for the holder into the Country. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse entry to any person, if he considers that such a person is unable to fulfil the immigration requirements or that such person's presence in Papua New Guinea would be contrary to national interests or security.
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All travelers need to have a written exemption from local authorities in order to enter the country. They also must be fully vaccinated and will need a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within seven days prior to travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter Papua New Guinea?
Yes, Papua New Guinea has been taking steps to restore travel within its borders. In order to enter Papua New Guinea, you’ll need to display your COVID vaccine passport or vaccination certificate. Travelers who are under the age of 18 or a citizen/permanent resident of Papua New Guinea are exempt.
Approved vaccines are Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm, and Sinovac.
Do I need to take a PCR COVID-19 test before traveling to Papua New Guinea?
- COVID test prior to arrival: PCR within 72 hours.
- COVID rapid test on arrival: All travelers will be tested on arrival.
- COVID test exemptions: Children under 5
Are there any quarantine requirements in Papua New Guinea?
- Quarantine requirements: 14 days for all travelers arriving from high risk countries and unvaccinated travelers arriving from non-high risk countries.
- Quarantine exemptions: Fully vaccinated travelers from non-high risk countries (India and the Philippines) do not have to quarantine.
Apply for your Papua New Guinea Health Declaration Form here.
What is the Papua New Guinea e-Visa?
What’s the Papua New Guinea Health Declaration Form?
Which countries are eligible for the Papua New Guinea Tourist eVisa?
- For 30 days per entry: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, China, Chinese Taipei, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Seychelles, Solomon, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Vietnam, Zambia.
- For 60 days per entry: American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See (Vatican City State), Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal. Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia (Slovak Republic), Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United Kingdom (British Citizen Passport), United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu.
What do I need to apply for the Papua New Guinea e-Visa?
We require the following to submit your application:
- Passport Personal Details Scan
- Complete Coronavirus Supplementary Health Form
- Negative COVID-19 test result
- Portrait photo of the credit cardholder. The last 4 digits of the credit card must be visible in the picture. (if applicable)
What is the cost to obtain the Papua New Guinea e-Visa?
The Papua New Guinea e-Visa cost is USD 50.00. Additionally, iVisa charges a service fee of:
- Standard Processing: USD 35.00
- Rush Processing: USD 65.00
- Super Rush Processing: USD 100.00
Note: The prices mentioned above are the cost of the Papua New Guinea eVisa. If you want to add the Health Declaration Form, you just need to add the amount of $ 9.95 to each processing time.
How long does it take to process my Papua New Guinea e-Visa?
It depends on the processing time you choose. We offer three options:
- Standard Processing: 5 Business Days
- Rush Processing: 3 Business Days
- Super Rush Processing: 1 Business Day
How long is a Papua New Guinea e-Visa valid for?
The Papua New Guinea e-Visa is a Single Entry visa and has a validity of 30 days Per Entry (Short Term Visa) or 60 days Per Entry (Long Term Visa). Its expiration date will be specified in your e-Visa once it’s issued. Please refer to our FAQ section to check the list of nationalities and the corresponding validity.
30 days per entry single entry tourist visa (Short Term Visa): although your entry to Papua New Guinea can be at any time during the 180 days of validity, your total stay can not exceed 30 days per entry.
60 days per entry single entry tourist visa (Long Term Visa): while your entry to Papua New Guinea can be at any time during the 180 days of validity, your total stay cannot exceed 60 days per entry.
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Learn More about Papua New Guinea Tourism
Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania. It may not be on many people’s bucket lists, but it is a small, beautiful country that may surprise you. The best time to go there is April through November because the very wet season occurs December through March. However, if you are interested in trekking in Papua New Guinea, the best time to do so is June through September. We would like to share a few essential details about Papua New Guinea so that you do not go there unprepared.
We will start off with entry requirements. While Papua New Guinea’s visa policy does not include a list of visa-exempt nationalities like many countries in the world, the visa policy itself is pretty lenient. For one thing, 71 nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival. If you count yourself among them, all you need is a passport that maintains its validity for at least another 6 months from the date of entry in Papua New Guinea. The visa on arrival allows you to spend up to 60 days in Papua New Guinea, but you can extend your stay for a fee. This type of visa is only available at the following points of entry: Port Moresby or Tokua (Rabaul).
At the same time, the same nationalities that are eligible for a Papua New Guinea visa on arrival also qualify for a Papua New Guinea eVisa. This document grants an entry of 60 days too. The eVisa is available to 25 additional nationalities, but these can stay in Papua New Guinea for only up to 30 days, not 60.
The nationalities that cannot get a visa on arrival or an electronic visa for Papua New Guinea are required to pay a visit to the nearest embassy of Papua New Guinea and apply for a standard visa there.
As to what you can see in Papua New Guinea, you can take your pick. We recommend that you visit the South New Guinea, where you will find the Kokoda Trail. It is 60 miles long and starts in Port Moresby. It used to be utilized by gold miners at the end of the 19th century, and this is the place where the Japanese tried to reach Port Moresby in World War II. If you want to take the hike along this trail, prepare for a 5-day hike, but the mountain ridges and the streams are worth it. You will come across fantastic scenery.
The Highlands are also worth a visit. They comprise a long string of fertile land, separated by mountains. You will come across many tribal regions there, which is something you may find interesting. If you feel up for it, you can climb Mount Wilhelm, which is Papua New Guinea’s highest mountain. It reaches 14,880 feet high, but the climb is reasonably easy. You should allow yourself about 4 days to finish it because you will want to enjoy the sights along the way. You can hire a guide if you wish, they are quite cheap. Even so, the fact that you will get to see both the north and south coasts of Papua New Guinea will make the trip worth your while. And let’s not overlook the fact that the Wahgi River is one of the best places in the world where you can go white rafting. Exciting, isn’t it?
If you want to check out the Northern Coast, you will come across beautiful things here as well. In Madang, you can go scuba diving at all skill levels. You will be able to admire some of the coral reefs, which are home to several species of very colorful fish. If you want to adventure further, you can see some Japanese plane wrecks that have been off the coast since World War II. If you go closer, you can see how their cargo and weapons are intact. Nature has been kind to them. While you are in the Madang area, you can trek along one of the active volcanoes in the area.
If you move a little to the west, you will reach Wewak. It is a gateway that leads to the Sepik River region. It has a unique culture, very different from the one in the Highlands. Here, you can enjoy a long canoe ride up the river.
Papua New Guinea also has three islands: New Britain, Bougainville, and Trobriand Islands. Each and every one of them has something to offer, so if you have some free time, you should check them out.
While Papua New Guinea has plenty to offer, we cannot stress enough the fact that this small island nation provides some of the best tropical reef diving in the entire world. You should not miss the opportunity to go scuba diving. Even if you have never done it before, you should learn and experience marine life in all its splendor.
Papua New Guinea is can be considered a developing nation, and that is somewhat true. The low employment rate means some locals have to work hard for their meals, which is why we recommend that you take precautions before traveling there. One way of doing that is calling up the embassy and asking about risks.
The people in Papua New Guinea are incredible, especially those from villages. They are hospitable and friendly. They will go out of their way to help you. If you want to go somewhere specific, someone will take you there even if it means postponing personal needs. You do not have to ask. The locals will adopt you, so to speak.
We should mention that the tap water in Papua New Guinea is not safe to drink. You should also buy malaria medication, just to be on the safe side. Many villages have been treated for mosquitos, but you can never be too safe.
While Papua New Guinea is not hugely popular among vacation destinations, you should give it a try. It may be small, but it has plenty to offer. You will not regret paying it a visit.
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