From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Check the visitor product and stay granted
ICA says most visitor visas allow a single-entry stay of 60 days from arrival, but the actual period depends on individual circumstances. Its portal lists separate 30-day and 60-day Easy Visitor products with passport-specific eligibility. Confirm the product available for your passport and follow the duration on your issued visa.
Official guidancePapua New Guinea at a glance
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- PGK
- Calling code
- +675
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Laos need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
For tourism in Papua New Guinea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Laos should arrange an eVisa before travel. The published short-visit limit is 60 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Papua New Guinea?
The short-visit limit is 60 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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