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Papua New Guinea Visa for Indians
Visa needed before travel – apply online through PNG Immigration
- Visa required
- Checked 3 Nov 2026 against official sources
- For Indian passport holders, tourist travel
Key facts
- Visa needed?
- Yes. India is not on Papua New Guinea's visa-on-arrival list, so the visa must be obtained before travel.
- How to apply
- Online through the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICSA) e-Visa portal. Paper applications are no longer taken.
- Visa fee
- Not published for Indian applicants – the ICSA e-Visa portal confirms it when you apply.
- Processing time
- Not published – check with ICSA.
- Stay allowed
- As granted on the visa – ICSA confirms it.
- Validity
- As printed on the visa.
- Passport
- Check the current rule with ICSA (PNG missions ask visa-on-arrival visitors for at least 6 months' validity).
- Where to apply in India
- Online on the ICSA e-Visa portal.
Documents usually needed
- Valid passport
- Online application on the ICSA e-Visa portal, with the documents the portal asks for
- PNG Digital Arrival Card
How to apply
- Open the ICSA e-Visa portal (evisa.ica.gov.pg) and create an application.
- Upload the documents the portal asks for and pay the fee shown.
- Check the status of your application online.
- Once the visa is granted, complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card on the ICSA site.
Important to know
In 2023 PNG said it had signed a visa agreement with India, but it was awaiting ratification by PNG's Parliament and was not in force; PNG's current visa-on-arrival list does not include India.
Check India's Ministry of External Affairs advisories and local conditions before planning travel to remote areas.
A visa lets you travel; entry is decided by the immigration officer in PNG.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Yes. India is not on PNG's visa-on-arrival list, so you need a visa before you travel.
Can Indians get a visa on arrival in PNG?
Not at present. A visa agreement with India was announced in 2023 but was awaiting ratification, and India is not on the current visa-on-arrival list.
How do I apply for a PNG visa from India?
Online through the e-Visa portal of PNG's Immigration and Citizenship Authority. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
