Papua New Guinea e-Visa for Indians in 2026: Online Application Guide
By Ananya Singh (Ananya Singh writes step-by-step first-international-trip guides for Indians — passport rules, visa cascade timing, immigration walkthroughs, and the unglamorous logistics that separate a smooth trip from a stranded one.) · Published · Last updated · 10 min read
Papua New Guinea requires Indians to hold an e-visa before boarding — applied online via the ICA portal, around USD 100 for single entry, 60-day stay. Here is the full 2026 process.
Quick answer
Yes, Indians need a visa for Papua New Guinea — and you must get it before you fly. There is no visa-on-arrival for Indian passport holders; you apply online for an e-Visa via the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) portal. The tourist e-Visa costs around USD 100 for single entry (about USD 150 multiple-entry), is typically valid for 180 days from issue and allows a stay of up to 60 days. Standard processing runs about 5 working days; apply 2–3 weeks ahead. Always confirm the current fee and rules on evisa.ica.gov.pg before paying. See our PNG visa page for a snapshot.
Who issues the PNG e-Visa and what type to pick
Papua New Guinea's visas are run by the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA), and the official online channel is evisa.ica.gov.pg. For a holiday or to visit friends/family, you want the Visitor (tourist) e-Visa. PNG also issues business and other categories, but those have different document sets. Do not confuse PNG's inbound e-Visa with India's own e-Visa scheme — India happens to grant e-Visas to PNG nationals, which sometimes muddies search results, but for an Indian travelling to PNG it is the ICA portal that matters.
Be cautious of the many third-party 'PNG visa' sites that appear in search — several charge a markup over the government fee. The genuine application is on the ICA government domain (ica.gov.pg / evisa.ica.gov.pg). Use the official portal unless you deliberately want an agent to handle the paperwork for a service fee.
Fees, validity and stay — the numbers
As of June 2026, indicative figures are:
| Item | Detail (verify on ICA portal) |
|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa, single entry | ~USD 100 (~₹8,400) |
| Tourist e-Visa, multiple entry | ~USD 150 (~₹12,600) |
| Visa validity | ~180 days from issue |
| Permitted stay | up to 60 days |
| Processing time | ~5 working days (allow 2–3 weeks) |
The fee is paid in USD by international card on the portal, so it is a forex transaction from India — your bank's markup and TCS rules under LRS apply on the card charge. Use a low-forex-markup card to save the spread. Treat all amounts as indicative ranges; the ICA portal shows the binding fee at checkout, and rates move.
Documents you need
- Passport — valid at least 6 months, with at least two blank pages.
- Passport-style photo — recent, 35×45 mm, white background, digital file.
- Return/onward flight ticket — proof you will leave within the stay.
- Accommodation proof — hotel booking or host details in Port Moresby or your destination.
- Proof of funds — bank statement showing you can cover the trip.
- Email address you control — the approved e-Visa PDF lands here.
Fill the online form carefully, upload the scans, pay, and wait for the decision by email. Print two colour copies of the approved e-Visa: one for the airline at check-in and one for PNG immigration on arrival.
Getting to PNG from India
There are no direct flights from India to Port Moresby (POM). Indians usually connect via Singapore (Air Niugini operates the long-running SIN–POM route) or via an Australian hub such as Brisbane or Cairns. Both routings raise the same issue as other Pacific trips: a transit through Singapore is usually fine for a short layover, but a transit or stopover in Australia needs an Australian visa even airside. Sort the connecting-country visa before booking.
For the Singapore leg, browse Delhi to Singapore and Mumbai to Singapore fares, then add the onward sector. Compare full multi-stop itineraries in the FlightGPT chat at flightgpt.in, and see other Pacific options in our destination guides.
Practical tips and safety notes
PNG is a rewarding but logistically demanding destination — diving, trekking the Kokoda Track, birdwatching, remote highlands culture. A few honest pointers for Indian travellers: book domestic flights within PNG early (Air Niugini and PNG Air are the main carriers and seats are limited); Port Moresby has real security concerns, so arrange airport pickups and reputable accommodation in advance; and carry travel insurance with medical evacuation, because healthcare outside the capital is basic. Yellow-fever vaccination is not generally required from India, but malaria prophylaxis is widely advised — consult a travel clinic.
Keep the e-Visa PDF, return ticket and accommodation proof together for the airline and immigration. As always, verify the live fee, validity and document list on the ICA portal close to your application date, since the published terms change.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Indian passport holders must obtain a PNG e-Visa online before travelling — there is no visa-on-arrival for Indians. Apply through the ICA portal at evisa.ica.gov.pg.
How much does the PNG e-Visa cost for Indians?
As of June 2026, the tourist e-Visa is around USD 100 for single entry and about USD 150 for multiple entry. The fee is paid in USD on the ICA portal; verify the exact amount at checkout.
How long does the PNG e-Visa take to process?
Standard processing is around 5 working days. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before departure to allow for queries or document re-uploads.
How long can Indians stay in Papua New Guinea?
The tourist e-Visa typically permits a stay of up to 60 days, within a visa validity window of around 180 days from issue. Confirm the exact figures on your approved e-Visa.
What is the official PNG e-Visa website?
The genuine portal is run by the Immigration and Citizenship Authority at evisa.ica.gov.pg (ica.gov.pg). Avoid third-party sites that add a markup unless you specifically want an agent.
Are there direct flights from India to Papua New Guinea?
No. Indians connect via Singapore (Air Niugini SIN–POM) or an Australian hub like Brisbane. Note the connecting country may need its own transit visa, so plan that before booking.