Business — Short-Term Single Entry

All foreign visitors to Papua New Guinea need a visa.

You can apply for eVisa if your purpose of visit falls under one of these categories.

a.) Business Short-term single entry

Visa on Arrival (VoA) is only available to selected countries.

This visa is granted to a non-citizen for the purpose of temporary entry into Papua New Guinea for business or commercial purposes.

It applies to persons entering PNG for a single visit for a stay up to 30 days to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiation.

3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; 11 2 Business Visa This visa is granted to a non-citizen for the purpose of temporary entry into Papua New Guinea for business or commercial purposes. Note that Single Entry Business and Restricted Employment Visa (REV) are not extendable. Short-Term Single Entry It applies to persons entering PNG for a single visit for a stay up to 30 days to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiation. This visa class is available online (eVisa) for nationals from eligible countries. Visit www.ica.gov.pg to find out if you nationality is eligible for this visa class. 1. Letter from PNG based sponsor; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Prescribed Migration fee; 4. Evidence of return/on-going ticket. Short-Term Multiple Entry This business visa class is applicable to persons entering PNG on multiple visits during a single twelve month period. It applies to persons who intend to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business

Where the relationship has been in existence for more than 12 months, a Dependent Entry Permit will be issued in accordance with the Principal’s approved period of stay. 5 Entry Permit Requirements The holder of an Entry Permit must enter Papua New Guinea within six months of the Entry Permit being issued. Failure to enter Papua New Guinea within six months will render the Entry Permit invalid, and as a result, further application will have to be made. As a matter of policy, existing entry permit holders (excluding Permanent Resident Entry Permit Holders) must not be absent from PNG for any period exceeding six months. Entry Permit holders that are absent from PNG for six months or more will need to make further application for an Entry Permit before seeking to return to PNG. In such cases, new health and character checks will be required. Visa Extension Applications for extension of stay must be lodged well in advance of the expiry of the current entry permit. For specific requirements, please refer to the appropriate entry permit category on the website. Extensions are only issued to people currently in Papua New Guinea. Extensions cannot be granted while a person is outside the country. Applicants should be

3. Copy of travel itinerary (confirm onward/return ticket) and guarantee that applicant is financially secure; 11 2 Business Visa This visa is granted to a non-citizen for the purpose of temporary entry into Papua New Guinea for business or commercial purposes. Note that Single Entry Business and Restricted Employment Visa (REV) are not extendable. Short-Term Single Entry It applies to persons entering PNG for a single visit for a stay up to 30 days to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business visit or participate in business negotiation. This visa class is available online (eVisa) for nationals from eligible countries. Visit www.ica.gov.pg to find out if you nationality is eligible for this visa class. 1. Letter from PNG based sponsor; 2. Copy of valid passport bio page; 3. Prescribed Migration fee; 4. Evidence of return/on-going ticket. Short-Term Multiple Entry This business visa class is applicable to persons entering PNG on multiple visits during a single twelve month period. It applies to persons who intend to attend business meetings, board meetings, conferences, conduct an exploratory business

2025 PAPUA NEW GUINEA IMMIGRATION AND ENTRY PERMIT HANDBOOK www.ica.gov.pg Table of Contents General Information.............................................................................................................. 2 Visa on Arrival....................................................................................................................3 eVisa........................................................................................................................................3 Visa Requirements..................................................................................................................9 Visa Fees......................................................................................................................................27 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Before travel to Papua New Guinea, you must check these prerequisites. Passport Validity Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel. Work visa Foreign nationals who will be engaged in formal employment in the private sector in Papua New Guinea need a work visa approval before travel.

This visa class is available online (eVisa) for nationals from eligible countries.

Single Entry Business and Restricted Employment Visa (REV) are not extendable.