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Indonesia to Papua New Guinea visa requirements

Indonesian ordinary passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival (Easy Visitor Permit) for Papua New Guinea for tourism, allowing a 60-day single-entry stay. Applications are lodged through the official ICA electronic portal, and an online lodgement fee of USD 50 applies. Separately, every traveller must complete the free PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) before arrival, mandatory since 1 October 2025. As of mid-2026, Papua New Guinea is not part of the Schengen area and operates its own immigration regime through the Immigration & Citizenship Authority (ICA). Indonesia is listed among the nationalities eligible for the Visa on Arrival / Easy Visitor Permit scheme, available to ordinary passport holders at major international airports including Port Moresby (Jacksons), Mount Hagen, Gurney and Tokua. The visa is issued for a single entry, permits a stay of up to 60 days, and carries an online lodgement fee of USD 50, typically processed within 24 hours to 4 working days when lodged through the ICA electronic visa portal (evisa.ica.gov.pg). Travellers may also lodge in advance through the eVisa portal rather than relying solely on a counter at arrival, which ICA strongly encourages. Independent of the visa, all international arrivals (including tourists, transit passengers and returning citizens) must complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) at pngdac.ica.gov.pg. The PNGDAC has been mandatory since 1 October 2025, is free of charge, can be submitted up to 72 hours before arrival, and generates a QR code that must be presented at check-in and immigration. Holding a valid visa does not satisfy the PNGDAC requirement; the two are separate. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months. Because the channel is confirmed across the ICA, Wikipedia visa policy pages and PNG tourism sources, the best single verdict for a short Indonesian tourist visit is visa on arrival.
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa on Arrival / Easy Visitor Permit (Visitor visa)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50 online lodgement fee
consular fee only
Processing time
24 hours to 4 working days (via ICA eVisa portal)
standard track
Validity
Single-entry permit valid for stay of up to 60 days from date of arrival
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Indonesian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended arrival date and has blank pages for stamps.
· 6 months validity· Blank page
/02
Prepare supporting documents
Gather a passport-style photo, return/onward flight booking, proof of accommodation in PNG, and evidence of sufficient funds.
· Photo· Itinerary· Funds proof
/03
Lodge the Visitor visa / Visa on Arrival application
Apply through the official ICA electronic visa portal (evisa.ica.gov.pg) for the Easy Visitor Permit, or lodge on arrival at an eligible airport if entitled. Pay the USD 50 lodgement fee.
· evisa.ica.gov.pg· USD 50
/04
Complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC)
Submit the free Digital Arrival Card at pngdac.ica.gov.pg up to 72 hours before arrival and save the confirmation QR code. This is mandatory and separate from the visa.
· pngdac.ica.gov.pg· Free· QR code
/05
Travel and present documents at the border
Show your approved visa/permit and PNGDAC QR code at airline check-in and at PNG immigration on arrival.
· Check-in· Immigration
/06
Observe stay limits
Do not exceed the 60-day authorised stay; apply for an extension through ICA before expiry if you need to stay longer.
· 60 days· Extension via ICA
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Indonesia -> Papua New Guinea · Visa on Arrival / Easy Visitor Permit (Visitor visa)
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RequiredIndonesian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photograph (white background)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of accommodation in Papua New Guinea
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredUSD 50 visa lodgement fee (payment method ready)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) completed with QR code saved
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedeVisa / Visitor visa approval confirmation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance for the trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic area
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
situational
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Visa policy of Papua New Guinea - Wikipedia
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa on Arrival / Visitor visa online lodgement feeUSD 50Paid via the ICA electronic visa portal
PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC)USD 0Free and mandatory for all arrivals since 1 October 2025
Visa extension (if needed)From approx. PGK 200Optional, applied for in-country through ICA before expiry
Total estimateUSD 50USD 50incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on Arrival at eligible airport
At the border (counter processing)
Lodged on arrival at Port Moresby, Mount Hagen, Gurney or Tokua airports; subject to counter wait times.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Indonesia is on PNG's visa-on-arrival eligibility list
Indonesian ordinary passport holders qualify for the Easy Visitor Permit / Visa on Arrival scheme for short tourist visits.
High
/02
60-day single-entry tourist stay
The Visitor visa is issued for a single entry and permits up to 60 days, sufficient for typical tourism.
High
/03
Mandatory PNG Digital Arrival Card
Since 1 October 2025 all arrivals must complete the free PNGDAC separately from the visa.
High
/04
Online lodgement encouraged
ICA promotes applying through the eVisa portal in advance to reduce processing delays at arrival.
Medium
/05
Regional proximity and ties
Indonesia shares a land border with PNG, and travel between the two is common, supporting an accessible entry channel.
Low
/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
Indonesia to Papua New Guinea route verified
Confirmed via ICA, Wikipedia visa policy pages and PNG tourism sources that Indonesian ordinary passport holders qualify for a 60-day single-entry Visa on Arrival / Easy Visitor Permit (USD 50 lodgement), plus the mandatory free PNG Digital Arrival Card effective 1 October 2025.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Yes, but they are eligible for a Visa on Arrival / Easy Visitor Permit rather than a pre-arranged embassy visa. It allows a 60-day single-entry stay for tourism.
How much does the PNG tourist visa cost for Indonesians?+
What is the PNG Digital Arrival Card and is it required?+
How long can an Indonesian tourist stay in Papua New Guinea?+
Can I apply for the PNG visa online instead of at the airport?+
Which airports offer Visa on Arrival in PNG?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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