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Papua New GuineaVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Papua New Guinea tourist visa (Visitor Entry Permit) and extension

Papua New Guinea's official tourism authority says that everyone except PNG citizens needs a valid PNG visa to enter, applied for before leaving home. Tourists apply for a Visitor Entry Permit through the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) or a PNG diplomatic mission. Passports must be valid for 6 months. Visitors already in PNG can apply to ICA for an extension well before their entry permit expires; there is no grace period.

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Life in Papua New Guinea

Money

3

Currency

Papua New Guinean Kina

PGK

Papua New Guinean Kina

Cost of living

67

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

30–42%

Income tax (national)

GST 10%

Resident tax-free threshold PGK 20,000 a year; 42% above PGK 250,000.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Tourists visiting Papua New Guinea. Business and work visas are separate categories.

Eligibility

  • Visa needed

    Unless you are a PNG citizen, you need a valid PNG visa to enter; apply before leaving home at a PNG embassy or consulate (or online through ICA).

  • Passport

    Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the time of travel, counted to your departure from PNG.

    Official wording

    Valid for 6 months from the time of travel, counted to your departure from PNG.

  • Extension

    For holders of a valid visitor visa who are in PNG. Apply well in advance of the expiry of the current entry permit; there is no period of grace.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistVisitor Entry Permit application form
  • FeesTourist visa fee
  • Steps to applyApply for a Visitor Entry Permit before travelling, online through ICA or at a P

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