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Papua New Guinean Transit

For passengers passing through Papua New Guinea: no visa is needed for a wait under 7 hours, but a visa is required if the waiting time exceeds 7 hours.

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ICA publishes no transit-specific processing time; figure omitted. The visitor-visa fee is recorded as Nil (USD) in the ICA Migration Service Fees notice effective 1 Nov 2019 - reconfirm it is still current before publishing.

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.
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Route type
Transit (visitor rules)
No visa needed
Transit of less than 7 hours
Visa required
Transit waiting time exceeding 7 hours
Where to apply
ICA electronic visa (eVisa) portal
evisa.ica.gov.pg - visitor-class visas must be lodged online
Visa required if
Layover exceeds 7 hours
No visa for a transit wait under 7 hours
Visa used for long transits
Visitor visa (single entry)
ICA recommends applying online before travel
Visitor visa validity
60 days from date of arrival, single entry
Visitor visa fee
Nil (USD)
Per ICA Migration Service Fees (extension fee USD 150 if ever extended)

Who it is for

  • Passengers passing through PNG en route to another destination
  • Travellers with layovers at a designated port of entry

How to apply

  • If your transit wait exceeds 7 hours, apply online for a visitor visa in advance
  • Apply through the ICA eVisa system at ica.gov.pg

Requirements

  • Passengers whose layover in PNG is under 7 hours need no visa
  • If your waiting time between flights exceeds 7 hours, you must hold a visa - in practice a Visitor visa
  • To obtain the Visitor visa you must be a genuine visitor and intend to leave PNG at the end of your stay
  • Hold a valid passport and confirmed onward travel to a third country
  • Apply online before you travel if your transit wait will exceed 7 hours

Documents you may need

  • Valid passport with adequate remaining validity
  • Confirmed onward or return flight ticket / itinerary
  • Details of your destination and connecting flights

Frequently asked questions

  • No visa is needed if your transit wait is under 7 hours. If the waiting time between flights exceeds 7 hours you require a visa, and the ICA recommends applying online for a Visitor visa before you travel.

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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