🇿🇦South Africa🇵🇬Papua New GuineaZA-PG South Africa to Papua New Guinea visa requirements
South African ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Papua New Guinea for tourism. Apply online for the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP) before travelling; South Africa is not on the visa-on-arrival eligible list. A South Africa (ZA) ordinary passport holder must obtain a visa before travelling to Papua New Guinea (PG) for tourism. South Africa is not on PNG's visa-on-arrival eligible country list and is not visa-exempt, so the practical route is the online eVisa, known as the Easy Visitor Permit (EVP). It is issued for a 30-day single-entry stay for tourism or visiting, costs USD 50 (payable online in PGK equivalent), and is typically approved within 1-4 business days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. The EVP prohibits paid work and cannot be extended. Travellers should apply through the official ICA eVisa portal (evisa.ica.gov.pg) and carry the approval confirmation, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details and sufficient funds. Visa-on-arrival, suspended globally in March 2020, has been reinstated only for ordinary passport holders of a limited list of countries that does not include South Africa, so SA travellers should not rely on obtaining a visa at the airport.
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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