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Italy to Papua New Guinea visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Papua New Guinea on the tourist eVisa?

The Easy Visitor Permit allows a single entry stay of up to 60 days from your date of arrival and cannot be extended.

Q: How much does the PNG eVisa cost?

The online lodgement fee is approximately USD 50, paid by card when you submit your application on the official ICA portal.

Q: Is Papua New Guinea part of the Schengen area?

No. PNG is not in Schengen, so the Schengen 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply. You need a PNG eVisa specifically.

Q: What is the PNG Digital Arrival Card?

It is a free, mandatory digital declaration required of all travelers entering PNG since 1 October 2025, completed in addition to your eVisa.

Q: How early should I apply for the eVisa?

Apply at least 1-2 weeks before departure. Standard processing is usually 1-7 business days but can take longer.

Italian passport holders need an eVisa (Easy Visitor Permit) for Papua New Guinea, applied for online before travel. Italy is not on PNG's visa-on-arrival list, so the digital eVisa is the standard route for a short tourist stay. Papua New Guinea is not visa-free for Italian (EU) citizens. As Italy is not among the nationalities granted visa on arrival, Italian travelers must apply online through PNG's official eVisa portal for an Easy Visitor Permit (EVP), the visitor/tourism class. The EVP is a single-entry permit allowing a stay of up to 60 days from arrival, valid for use within 60 days of issue, and cannot be extended or used for paid work. The online lodgement fee is approximately USD 50. In addition, since 1 October 2025 all travelers, regardless of nationality, must complete the free PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNG DAC) before or on arrival. Passports must be valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay with at least one blank page. Papua New Guinea is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route. Apply only through the official ica.gov.pg / evisa.ica.gov.pg portal and avoid third-party agents charging inflated service fees.

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

eVisa (Easy Visitor Permit, visitor/tourism class)

Maximum stay

Up to 60 days from date of arrival

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 50 online lodgement fee

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically 1-7 business days

standard track

Validity

Must be used within 60 days of issue; single 60-day stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Italian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from PNG and has at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Open the official eVisa portal

Go to the PNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority eVisa site (evisa.ica.gov.pg) and create an account. Avoid unofficial third-party sites.

· evisa.ica.gov.pg· Official portal only

/03

Complete the visitor visa application

Select the Easy Visitor Permit / visitor (tourism) class and fill in personal, passport, and travel details.

· Easy Visitor Permit· Tourism purpose

/04

Upload supporting documents

Attach a passport bio-page scan, a recent passport photo, your return/onward flight booking, and proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.

· Passport scan· Photo· Return flight

/05

Pay the fee and submit

Pay the approximately USD 50 online lodgement fee by card and submit. Save the confirmation and wait for the approval email.

· ~USD 50· Card payment

/06

Complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card

Before or on arrival, fill in the mandatory PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNG DAC), required for all travelers since 1 October 2025, and carry your eVisa approval.

· PNG DAC· Mandatory since Oct 2025

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> Papua New Guinea · eVisa (Easy Visitor Permit, visitor/tourism class)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredItalian passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved PNG eVisa (Easy Visitor Permit) printout or PDF

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredCompleted PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNG DAC)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation booking

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

RequiredRecent passport-style photo for the application

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for PNG

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

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.

Official sourcesPNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority (ICA) - Visitor Visa PNG ICA - Visa on Arrival (eligibility)Wikipedia - Visa policy of Papua New Guinea

Application link included: PNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority (ICA) - Visitor Visa

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa online lodgement fee (Easy Visitor Permit)USD 50Paid online at submission; non-refundable

PNG Digital Arrival CardUSD 0Mandatory for all travelers since 1 Oct 2025; free

Optional third-party agent service feeUSD 30-90Only if using an agency; avoidable via official portal

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 140incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online eVisa processing

1-7 business days

Apply via evisa.ica.gov.pg at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for review.

Last-minute application

Up to 10 business days

Applications close to departure risk delays; not recommended for fixed travel dates.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Italy not on visa-on-arrival list

PNG grants visa on arrival only to selected nationalities; Italy is not among them, so an eVisa is required.

High

/02

Incomplete or low-quality documents

Missing return flight, accommodation proof, or a poor passport scan/photo leads to delays or refusal.

Medium

/03

Passport validity under 6 months

PNG requires at least 6 months validity beyond the stay; short validity causes denial.

Medium

/04

Missing PNG Digital Arrival Card

Since October 2025 the PNG DAC is mandatory; failing to complete it can cause issues at the border.

Medium

/05

Applying via unofficial websites

Third-party sites may overcharge or submit incorrect data; always use the official ICA portal.

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

Italy to Papua New Guinea route verified

Confirmed via PNG ICA and visa-policy sources that Italian (EU) citizens require an online eVisa (Easy Visitor Permit, single entry, 60 days, ~USD 50) and must complete the PNG Digital Arrival Card mandatory since 1 October 2025. Italy is not eligible for visa on arrival.

/09 — The questions