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Papua New Guinea visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

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  2. Fees and timeline
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  4. Timeline
  5. How to apply
  6. Visa ratio
  7. FAQ
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Summary

eVisa
Visa type
Papua New Guinea Visitor visa (tourist class) granted by ICA before travel, applied for online or on the paper entry permit form
Stay limit
Usually 60 days from arrival on a single-entry Visitor visa
Entries
Single entry

Every foreign visitor to Papua New Guinea needs a visa, and Pakistan is not on the Immigration and Citizenship Authority’s list of nationalities eligible for a visa on arrival. A Pakistani passport holder must therefore apply and be granted a visitor visa before travelling. ICA accepts visitor applications through its electronic visa portal or with the paper Application for Entry Permit form. The tourist visa class itself carries no fee, but the eVisa fee is US$50. A visitor visa is normally a single entry for 60 days.

Papua New Guinea is one of the least-visited and most diverse countries on earth, with the Kokoda Track, the highland sing-sing festivals of Goroka and Mount Hagen, and world-class diving off Kimbe Bay. Every foreign visitor needs a visa, issued by the Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA).

Some nationalities can receive that visa on arrival, but ICA’s list is short: Pacific neighbours such as Fiji, Samoa and the Solomon Islands, plus Canada, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and a few others. Pakistan is not on it, so a Pakistani passport holder must have the visa granted before departure.

For a holiday the relevant category is the Visitor visa, under the Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package) or Visiting Relative classes. Applicants provide a request letter, a copy of the passport bio page, a travel itinerary with a confirmed return ticket and proof of being financially secure.

ICA charges no fee for these tourist classes, but the eVisa fee is US$50, paid through its online gateway or by card. Fees are not refunded if a visa is refused. The usual grant is a single entry with a stay of 60 days, and extensions cost US$150.

Processing takes up to 10 working days once everything is in order. Passports must be valid six months from the date of entry, and transit stops of under seven hours need no visa. ICA asks applicants to use only its own website, never third-party sites.

Checklist

Document requirements

  • Pakistani passport valid at least six months from the date you intend to enter
  • Request letter from the applicant explaining the visit
  • Copy of the passport bio page
  • Copy of your travel itinerary with confirmed onward or return ticket
  • Evidence that you are financially secure for the trip
  • For a tour package: request letter from a tour agent registered with the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority and the Investment Promotion Authority
  • Application through the ICA eVisa portal, or the Application for Entry Permit paper form
  • Receipt of the US$50 eVisa fee paid through the ICA online payment gateway
  • Medical report or police certificate only if ICA asks for them

Pakistan is not on ICA’s visa-on-arrival list, which covers Pacific neighbours plus a few others such as Canada, Japan, Singapore, the UK and ordinary passports of the UAE. Pakistanis are also not eligible for the Easy Visitor Permit, which is reserved for visa-on-arrival nationalities, so they use the regular Tourist or Visiting Relative class.

Checklist source: ica.gov.pg, ica.gov.pg

Money and time

Fees and timeline

Fees

  • Official fee

    US$50

    Papua New Guinea’s Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) lists the visa fee for Tourist (own itinerary), Tourist (tour package) and Visiting Relative classes as nil, with a US$50 eVisa fee. Extensions cost US$150, and a late extension US$700. Fees are paid online through the ICA payment gateway or by credit or Visa debit card (no American Express, no cash) and are not refunded if the application fails.

    Fee source

Timeline

  • Processing and appointments

    ICA states a turnaround time of 10 working days for all visa applications when every requirement is met, and notes that an eVisa can be issued almost instantly when the entry requirements are satisfied.

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

Papua New Guinea does not publish an approval or refusal rate for Pakistani visa applicants.

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

Yes. ICA says everyone must hold a visa to visit, and Pakistan is not on the visa-on-arrival list, so you must be granted a visa before you travel.

Can Pakistanis get a PNG visa on arrival?

No. Visa on arrival is limited to the countries and territories ICA lists, mainly Pacific states plus Canada, Japan, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia and the UAE. Pakistan is not included.

Which visa should a tourist choose?

The Visitor visa, in the Tourist (own itinerary) class if you travel independently, Tourist (tour package) if a registered agent organises the trip, or Visiting Relative if you are seeing family.

How much does the visa cost?

ICA lists the tourist and visiting relative visa fee as nil, plus a US$50 eVisa fee. Payment goes through ICA’s online gateway, not cash.

How long can I stay?

In most cases a Visitor visa is valid for a single entry stay of 60 days from the date of arrival.

How long does processing take?

Up to 10 working days when all requirements are met. ICA says an eVisa can be issued almost instantly if everything is in order.

Can I extend my stay?

Possibly. Depending on your visa and circumstances you can apply to extend without leaving PNG. ICA lists the extension fee at US$150 and a late extension at US$700.

Do I need a visa to transit Port Moresby?

Not if your transit is under 7 hours. If you must wait longer than 7 hours, ICA recommends applying for a visitor visa online.

Is a medical or police certificate needed?

Only on request for short visits. A police certificate becomes mandatory for applicants 16 and over planning to stay six months or more.

Can I apply through an agent website?

ICA tells applicants to apply only through its own website, ica.gov.pg, and not through third-party sites.

Does my family need separate applications?

Yes. ICA says dependent family members, including a spouse and children under 18, must each make a separate application for an entry permit.

How long must my passport be valid?

At least six months from the date you intend to enter Papua New Guinea.

Is the fee refunded if I am refused?

No. ICA states visa fees are not refundable when an application is unsuccessful.

Is there an official approval rate for Pakistanis?

No. Papua New Guinea does not publish an approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants.

Checked against

Official sources

Last checked 23 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.

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