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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit PG?

Finnish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Papua New Guinea, but as EU nationals they qualify for the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) eVisa, applied online before travel for about USD 50, allowing a single-entry tourist stay of up to 60 days. Papua New Guinea is not visa-free for Finnish citizens, and it is not part of the Schengen area. Finland is a European Union member state, and PNG's Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) makes EU nationals eligible for the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP), a tourist eVisa lodged through the official portal at evisa.ica.gov.pg. The online government fee is USD 50, the permit is single entry, and it authorises a tourist stay of up to 60 days that cannot be extended and does not permit paid work. A passport valid for at least six months beyond entry is required. A visa-on-arrival option also exists at Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport for eligible nationalities, but applying for the EVP eVisa in advance is the safer, recommended route because it avoids the risk of being turned away at check-in or the border and lets travellers confirm approval before flying. Conflicting third-party sites quote higher fees (USD 100-150); these reflect agent service charges, not the official ICA fee. Travellers should always apply through the official ICA portal, not third-party intermediaries.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) - tourist eVisa
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50 (official ICA online fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 2-10 business days
standard track
Validity
Enter within the period stated on the permit; stay non-extendable
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Finnish ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry and has at least one blank page.
· 6 months validity· Blank page
/02
Open the official ICA eVisa portal
Go to the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority eVisa portal at evisa.ica.gov.pg and create an account. Avoid third-party agent sites that add service fees.
· evisa.ica.gov.pg· Official only
/03
Select the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP)
Choose the EVP (tourist) class, available to EU nationals including Finland, for a stay of up to 60 days.
· EVP class· Tourism
/04
Complete the form and upload documents
Enter your personal and travel details and upload your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, and supporting items such as return flights and accommodation.
· Passport bio page· Photo· Itinerary
/05
Pay the fee and submit
Pay the USD 50 eVisa fee online by card and submit the application. The fee is non-refundable if the application is unsuccessful.
· USD 50· Card payment
/06
Receive approval and travel
Wait for the approved EVP by email, print or save a copy, and present it with your passport on arrival in Port Moresby.
· Print approval· Carry on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Finnish ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Approved Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) eVisa printout or PDF
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of accommodation or itinerary
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/health insurance covering Papua New Guinea
recommended
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country
conditional
Credit/debit card for the USD 50 online fee
required
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
EVP eVisa fee (official ICA)USD 50Single-entry tourist permit lodged online via the official portal
Visa on arrival (alternative)USD 0-50Available to eligible nationalities at Port Moresby airport; eVisa in advance is recommended
Third-party agent service feeUSD 50-100+Optional and avoidable; charged by intermediary sites on top of the government fee
Total estimateUSD 50USD 150incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
At the airport on entry
Processed at Port Moresby for eligible nationalities; carries risk of refusal and is not guaranteed
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Apply before you fly
Although visa on arrival exists, applying for the EVP eVisa in advance avoids being denied boarding or refused entry.
High
/02
Use only the official portal
Many lookalike sites charge inflated fees; the official ICA fee is USD 50 and applications go through evisa.ica.gov.pg.
High
/03
No extensions
The 60-day EVP cannot be extended, so travellers overstay if they do not plan their departure within the window.
Medium
/04
No paid work
The EVP is for tourism only and expressly prohibits paid employment.
Medium
/05
Passport validity rejections
Entry is refused if the passport is not valid for at least six months, a frequent oversight.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Finland to Papua New Guinea route verified
Confirmed via the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority and visa policy sources that Finnish (EU) ordinary passport holders qualify for the Easy Visitor Permit eVisa (USD 50, single entry, up to 60 days).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Yes. PNG is not visa-free for Finland, but as EU nationals Finnish ordinary passport holders qualify for the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) eVisa, applied online before travel.
How much does the PNG tourist eVisa cost?+
How long can I stay in Papua New Guinea as a tourist?+
Can I get a visa on arrival in Papua New Guinea?+
How long does PNG eVisa processing take?+
Is Papua New Guinea part of the Schengen area?+
/11 — Passport tools

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