A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
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.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
PNG Digital Arrival Card
Available from 3 days before arrival. Submit online within 72 hours before arrival and before the airline issues your boarding pass. Save the confirmation to present with your passport. The card is free and does not replace a visa.
Open PNG Digital Arrival CardPractical tips for Papua New Guinea
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Complete the arrival card before airport check-in
PNG immigration’s August 2026 notice requires the Digital Arrival Card before boarding-pass issuance. Keep the confirmation accessible offline for arrival; the form is separate from your visa.
Papua New Guinea at a glance
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- PGK
- Calling code
- +675
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Zambia need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
For tourism in Papua New Guinea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Zambia should obtain a visa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete PNG Digital Arrival Card?
Required for this route. Available from 3 days before arrival. Submit online within 72 hours before arrival and before the airline issues your boarding pass. Save the confirmation to present with your passport. The card is free and does not replace a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
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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