How Indian passport holders get a visa for Papua New Guinea: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg
- Government fee: USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher.
- Processing time: 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel.
- Maximum stay: 30 days (Short Term) or 60 days (Long Term) per entry. Visa valid 180 days from issue.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 75/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-style photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from YF-risk country)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Immigration & Citizenship Authority eVisa portal — evisa.ica.gov.pg. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. PNG eVisa (official, evisa.ica.gov.pg)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Port Moresby (POM) for non-PNG destinations does not require entry.
How Papua New Guinea compares in Oceania
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Papua New Guinea uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg | USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher. | 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visitor visa subclass 600 (Tourist stream) — ETA / eVisitor NOT for Indians | AUD 195 (~₹10,800) Visa Application Charge (VAC) for Visitor visa subclass 600 Tourist stream (2026 rate). Plus biometrics fees at VFS (~₹2,000). | Officially 21 days; realistically 4–8 weeks for first-time Indian applicants (75% within ~22 days, 90% within ~50 days per Home Affairs). |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Visitor visa — apply online (NZeTA is NOT for Indians) | NZD 341 (~₹17,000) Visitor Visa fee + NZD 100 (~₹5,000) International Visitor Levy (IVL). Total NZD 441 (~₹22,000), non-refundable. | Aim for ~20 working days from a complete application; many decisions in 3 weeks. 80% of applications cleared within 3 weeks. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Visa-free — 4 months | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed. |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Free visa on arrival — 60 days | FREE visa-on-arrival. Extension fee: WST 100 (~₹3,200) for an additional 60 days. | Granted on arrival at Faleolo International (APW) — no advance application. |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee | USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600). | Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application. |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Visa-free — 31 days | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Rarotonga International (RAR). |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Use only the official .ica.gov.pg portal — many lookalike sites charge inflated fees. PNG has some security advisories — check current MEA guidance. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/Apply
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg. Use only the official .ica.gov.pg portal — many lookalike sites charge inflated fees. PNG has some security advisories — check current MEA guidance. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Papua New Guinea visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-style photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from YF-risk country); Proof of funds
How long does a Papua New Guinea visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel.. Government fee: USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher.. Maximum stay: 30 days (Short Term) or 60 days (Long Term) per entry. Visa valid 180 days from issue..
How do Indians apply for a Papua New Guinea visa?
Apply on the official Immigration & Citizenship Authority eVisa portal — evisa.ica.gov.pg. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Official source: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/Apply
Is a Papua New Guinea visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Papua New Guinea visa online or on arrival?
Papua New Guinea uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
More visas nearby
← All visa guides for Indian travellers · Ask FlightGPT about your Papua New Guinea visa