Visitor & short-stay visas
Papua New Guinean Tourist Visa
For nationals not covered by the Easy Visitor Permit who wish to sightsee, travel or visit friends and family, available as Own Itinerary or Tour Package classes.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Length of stay, validity period and exact fee for the Tourist Visa are not stated in the extracted ICA Visa Information Guide text and should be verified against the current ICA fee schedule.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Papua New Guinea government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Tourist Visa - Own Itinerary / Tour Package (Visitor Visa class)
- Route type
- Visitor visa
- Entries
- Single entry
- Where to apply
- Online (eVisa) at ica.gov.pg
Who it is for
- Independent tourists sightseeing or travelling in PNG (Own Itinerary)
- Organised tour groups and student excursion groups (Tour Package)
- Nationals not eligible for the Easy Visitor Permit
Requirements
- Request letter from the applicant (Own Itinerary) or from a registered tour agent/sponsor (Tour Package)
- For Tour Package: sponsor must be registered with the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) and Investment Promotion Authority (IPA)
- Copy of the valid passport bio-data page
- Copy of travel itinerary with confirmed onward/return ticket
- Guarantee that the applicant is financially secure (Own Itinerary)
How to apply
- Apply online through the ICA eVisa system at ica.gov.pg
- Pay the prescribed migration fee online (fees are charged in US dollars)
- Do not apply through third-party websites
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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