Papua New Guinea Easy Visitor Permit / Tourist eVisa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

e-Visa
Papua New Guinea

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: USD 0 · Tourist Visa: USD 50

See official fee details

Papua New Guinea Easy Visitor Permit / Tourist eVisa at a glance

Government visa fee
USD 0
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
Typically a few business days
Maximum stay
60 days
Visa required?
Singapore passport holders (and other EVP-eligible nationalities such as EU, UK, US, Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada).
Arrival card
Arrival card
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Papua New Guinea?

Travellers from Some Pacific & APEC Business Travel Card holders. can generally enter Papua New Guinea without a visa. Singapore passport holders (and other EVP-eligible nationalities such as EU, UK, US, Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada).

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Some Pacific & APEC Business Travel Card holders. do not require a visa for Papua New Guinea for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (PNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority eVisa) · Last verified 20 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Papua New Guinea visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026
Online application available — PNG is now eVisa ONLY. Visa-on-arrival was scrapped. EVERY visitor must apply online at evisa.ica.gov.pg BEFORE flying to Port Moresby. Singapore passports use the streamlined Easy Visitor Permit; Indian passports use the standard Tourist Visa (US$50).
Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Easy Visitor Permit / Tourist eVisa

Official fee: USD 0
Validity
Multiple entry, up to 12 months
Max stay
60 days
Time to verify
Immediate acknowledgement
Time to approval
Typically a few business days
Processing time
Typically a few business days
Where to apply
Online (evisa.ica.gov.pg)

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (and other EVP-eligible nationalities such as EU, UK, US, Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada).

Visa-free: Some Pacific & APEC Business Travel Card holders.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Passport bio-page scan
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Accommodation details

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: Online payment gateway may add processing charges; fees quoted in USD.

Apply online in advance — VOA no longer reliably available.

Source: PNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority eVisa · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist Visa (Own Itinerary / Tour Package)

Official fee: USD 50
Validity
6 months, single entry
Max stay
60 days
Time to verify
Immediate acknowledgement with reference number
Time to approval
Generally within a few working days; apply well ahead
Processing time
Generally within a few working days; apply well ahead
Where to apply
Online (evisa.ica.gov.pg)

Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other nationalities not covered by the Easy Visitor Permit.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
  • Passport bio-page scan and photo
  • Confirmed return/onward air ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
  • Accommodation booking / itinerary
  • Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area

Extra charges: Online lodgement fee US$50; payment gateway charges may apply.

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Singapore passport holders (and other EVP-eligible nationalities such as EU, UK, US, Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada).

Papua New Guinea visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇮🇳India Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇨🇳China Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇫🇷France Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇰Pakistan e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇷Brazil Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Papua New Guinea visa — frequently asked questions

Singaporeans can obtain a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Indians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Papua New Guinea — apply online in advance.
Malaysians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Papua New Guinea — apply online in advance.
Filipinos need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to Papua New Guinea — apply online in advance.
Yes — Chinese nationals need a visa for Papua New Guinea, obtained before travel through the embassy/consulate or an approved channel. HolidaySG assists for a flat S$65.
The official government fee for the Easy Visitor Permit / Tourist eVisa is USD 0. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Easy Visitor Permit / Tourist eVisa: Typically a few business days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid at least 6 months; Passport bio-page scan; Return/onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation details. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
No. PNG moved to an online eVisa system; all visitors must obtain an entry permit online before travelling.
Singaporeans qualify for the streamlined Easy Visitor Permit, applied for online through the ICA eVisa portal.
Indians apply for the standard Tourist Visa online, with a US$50 lodgement fee, valid 6 months for a stay of up to 60 days.
The Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) portal at evisa.ica.gov.pg; the main site is ica.gov.pg.
Tourist stays are typically up to 60 days per entry.
The online lodgement fee for the Tourist Visa is US$50. EVP fees for eligible nationalities are minimal or waived.
Only if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever-endemic country; carry the certificate in that case.
Apply several days to a couple of weeks before departure, as approval is not instant and must be held before boarding.

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