🇱🇸→🇵🇬Lesotho→Papua New Guinea

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For eligible nationality holders wishing to visit PNG for holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational activities, or to visit relatives and friends, for up to 30 days.

Visitor Visa class. Available to passport holders from VOA-eligible countries. Single entry, valid 30 days from date of arrival. Not extendable. eVisa fee USD 50. Also obtainable on arrival at Jacksons International Airport. Check eligibility at www.ica.gov.pg.

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For eligible nationality holders wishing to visit PNG for holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational activities, or to visit relatives and friends, for up to 60 days.

Visitor Visa class. Available to passport holders from VOA-eligible countries. Single entry, valid 60 days from date of arrival. Extension fee USD 150; late extension USD 700. eVisa fee USD 50. Also obtainable on arrival at Jacksons International Airport. Check eligibility at www.ica.gov.pg.

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For individuals who wish to sightsee independently, travel, or visit friends in Papua New Guinea.

Visitor Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50. Initial application fee is Nil; extension fee USD 150; late extension USD 700. Apply at www.ica.gov.pg. Requires request letter, passport bio page copy, and travel itinerary with onward/return ticket.

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For group tours, student excursion groups, and other organised tour parties visiting Papua New Guinea.

Visitor Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50. Sponsor/tour agent must be registered with PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) and Investment Promotion Authority (IPA). Requires letter of request from registered tour agent, passport bio page, and travel itinerary.

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For individuals visiting husbands, wives, or other family members residing in Papua New Guinea.

Visitor Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50. Extension fee USD 150; late extension USD 700. Requires request letter, passport bio page, onward/return ticket, and financial guarantee.

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For persons making multiple business visits during a single 12-month period, including for meetings, conferences, exploratory visits, or business negotiations.

Business Visa class. Open to all nationalities. eVisa fee USD 50. Extension fee USD 500; late extension USD 1,000. Requires letter from PNG-based sponsor, passport bio page, prescribed migration fee, and return/ongoing ticket.

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For persons entering PNG for a single business visit of up to 30 days for meetings, conferences, exploratory visits, or business negotiations.

Business Visa class. Not extendable. eVisa (eVisa) available for nationals from eligible countries. eVisa fee USD 50. Requires letter from PNG-based sponsor, passport bio page, prescribed migration fee, and return/ongoing ticket. Check eligibility at www.ica.gov.pg.

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Airside transit through Papua New Guinea for passengers with a total waiting time of less than 7 hours.

No visa required for transit passengers with less than 7 hours waiting time. Transit for over 7 hours requires a visitor visa. Confirmed in 2025 ICA handbook general information section.

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For passengers transiting through Papua New Guinea with a waiting time exceeding 7 hours who must leave the international zone.

ICA handbook recommends applying for a visitor visa online if transit time exceeds 7 hours. Standard Visitor Visa application fees apply (Nil base fee; eVisa USD 50). Apply at www.ica.gov.pg in advance.

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For doctors or trainees entering Papua New Guinea for short-term placements in hospitals, valid for periods up to six months.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires clearance letter from the PNG Medical Board, letter from sponsor, completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For children of Papua New Guinea citizens who are foreign nationals and wish to reside non-working in Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter signed at managerial level, completed application form, passport bio pages for applicant and both parents, prescribed fee, birth certificate of child, marriage certificate for spouse, and statutory declarations for de facto relationships.

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For non-citizen family members (spouse/children) of a Papua New Guinea citizen who wish to take up employment while residing in Papua New Guinea.

Working Resident Employment class. Listed in the 2025 ICA Immigration & Entry Permit Handbook visa fee schedule as 'Dependent of Citizen (Working)': fee USD 380, extension USD 500, late extension USD 1,050. This is the working counterpart to the 'Dependent of Citizen (Non-Working)' class - it permits an eligible dependent of a PNG citizen to seek employment. Manual (paper) application via www.ica.gov.pg.

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For non-citizens who are biological family members (including spouses, children, and aged/de facto partners) of a principal Working Resident visa holder.

Working Resident Employment Visa class. Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, completed application form, passport bio page, certified principal visa page, birth certificate, and marriage certificate (for spouse). De facto relationships require statutory declarations from both parties.

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For family members (children, spouse, de facto partner) who wish to accompany the principal student visa applicant during their stay in Papua New Guinea.

Student Visa class. Applications are submitted manually (not online). Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires sponsor letter, completed and signed application form, passport bio page, prescribed fee. If lodged separately from principal applicant, must provide certified copies of principal's passport bio page and valid visa.

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For foreign nationals who wish to study in Papua New Guinea on exchange programmes or by self-invitation at registered educational institutions.

Student Visa class. Applications are submitted manually (not online). Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, acceptance letter from school Registrar, duly completed and signed application form, passport bio page, and prescribed fee.

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For students sponsored by institutions to undertake training with government organisations, companies, or under individual training/programme circumstances in Papua New Guinea.

Student Visa class. Applications are submitted manually (not online). Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Visa consideration: non-extendable, valid 6 months to 1 year. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, completed and signed application form, passport bio page, and prescribed fee.

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Allows businesses to sponsor foreign workers with recognised qualifications and experience in fields not available locally, primarily in Oil & Gas, Mining, and major corporate or agricultural companies.

Business Visa class. 30-day single entry per use; not extendable; maximum 4 uses per year. Available online (eVisa) for nationals from eligible countries. eVisa fee USD 50. Requires cover letter from PNG-based sponsor, passport bio page, prescribed migration fee, and proof of return ticket.

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For foreign nationals employed in the private sector in Papua New Guinea requiring formal work authorisation.

Working Resident Employment Visa. Application must be submitted by the employer through the Sponsor Portal at www.ica.gov.pg. Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires: employee passport bio page, CV, job description, certified qualifications, signed employment contract, two colour passport photos, right thumb print, professional registration evidence, IPA Certificate of Incorporation, police clearance, medical report including X-ray, and Maintenance Guarantee Bond signed by employer. HIV test required for applicants over 16 years of age for long-term stays.

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Extension visa for dependents previously under Working Resident Dependent status who wish to seek employment in Papua New Guinea.

Working Resident Employment Visa class (Change of Status). Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Applicable when: legally dependent spouse with teaching/medical/other essential qualification decides to obtain employment; person has changed marital status while in PNG; person completed employment obligations and seeking new employer; or company name change. Requirements differ by COS category - see www.ica.gov.pg.

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For consultants and specialists providing services in large corporate, Oil & Gas, and Mining companies for short stays of up to 90 days.

Working Resident Employment Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (eVisa available). Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires letter from PNG-based company/sponsor, passport bio page, prescribed fee, proof of onward/return ticket, Maintenance Guarantee Bond completed by sponsor, and copy of Contract/Service Agreement.

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For organisations wishing to employ a foreign national for a term of 6 months or less.

Working Resident Employment Visa class. Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter signed at managerial level, IPA Company Form 4 and 5, completed and signed application form, Maintenance Guarantee Bond, and passport bio page.

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For foreign nationals who work for an international organisation providing humanitarian or development assistance to the citizens of Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (YWAM Aid Worker variant also available online). Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter signed at managerial level, work permit (if applicable), completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For business persons or investors who want to do business and invest in Papua New Guinea.

Working Resident Employment Visa class. Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, completed application form, Maintenance Guarantee Bond, and passport bio page.

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For spouses and aged parents (non-working) of a Diplomat or non-citizen employee of an international organisation posted in Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Fee: Nil. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, completed application form, and passport bio page. If lodged without principal applicant, must provide certified copies of principal's valid passport page and valid visa.

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For foreign nationals attending designated events approved by the Government of Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Listed as one of the 21 eVisa classes available online. Specific fee not separately itemised in the 2025 handbook fee schedule under Special Exemption (likely Nil or standard Special Exemption fee applies). For government-approved events only.

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For Diplomatic Passport holders of foreign governments who conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Fee: Nil. Extension: Nil. Requires sponsor letter from Foreign Mission (Diplomatic Note), clearance letter from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs, completed and signed application form, and copy of Diplomatic Passport bio page.

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For domestic workers of foreign nationals approved by their government to conduct official negotiations and maintain relations with Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires sponsor letter from Foreign Mission, clearance letter from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs, completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For humanitarian aid workers intending to assist in humanitarian crises caused by natural or man-made disasters in Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires clearance letter from PNG National Disaster Office, completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For persons providing entertainment or advertisements as comedians for commercial purposes in Papua New Guinea.

Entertainer Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (eVisa available). Extension fee USD 500; late extension USD 1,050. Requires sponsor letter from event organiser, passport bio page, prescribed fee, and return/ongoing ticket.

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For cultural groups wishing to travel to Papua New Guinea to do charity work or showcase their country of origin.

Entertainer Visa class. Not available online - manual application required. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires sponsor letter from sponsoring organisation, duly completed and signed application form, passport bio page, prescribed fee, and return/ongoing ticket.

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For non-citizens intending to make a commercial film or documentary in Papua New Guinea.

Entertainer Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (eVisa available). Extension fee USD 700; late extension USD 1,350. Requires approval from PNG National Film Institute (NFI), clearance letters from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs and the relevant Provincial Administration, and clearance from PNG Prime Minister's Office Media Unit.

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For individuals who wish to make not-for-profit or public release films in Papua New Guinea.

Entertainer Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (eVisa available). Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires clearance from PNG National Film Institute and PNG Prime Minister's Office Media Unit.

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For gospel groups doing performances and shows for charity purposes in Papua New Guinea.

Entertainer Visa class. Not available online - manual application required. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires sponsor letter from event organiser, duly completed application form, passport bio page, prescribed fee, and return/ongoing ticket.

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For individuals who wish to tour Papua New Guinea to perform live music or for recording purposes, commercially.

Entertainer Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50 (eVisa available). Extension fee USD 500; late extension USD 1,050. Requires sponsor letter from event organiser, passport bio page, prescribed fee, and return/ongoing ticket.

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For journalists, reporters, TV presenters, announcers, camerapersons, photographers, and media correspondents visiting Papua New Guinea.

Visitor Visa class. Extension fee USD 500; late extension USD 1,050. eVisa fee USD 50. Requires prior clearance letter from the Prime Minister's Media Unit before applying. Not available online without pre-clearance. Passport bio page, travel itinerary with onward/return ticket required.

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For passport holders of Melanesian Spearhead Group member countries visiting Papua New Guinea for up to 30 days.

Special Exemption Visa class. Fee: Nil. Extension: Nil. Only applicable to passport holders of MSG member countries (Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu - PNG is a founding member). Valid for stays of 30 days or less. Obtained on arrival. Requires incoming Passenger Arrival Card, valid passport bio page, and travel itinerary with onward/return ticket.

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For foreign nationals who have lawfully resided in Papua New Guinea for a minimum of 5 years and meet eligibility criteria including CEOs, investors, skilled professionals, missionaries, or retirees.

Permanent Residence class. Eligibility: Minimum 5 years lawful residency in PNG; must hold a current PNG entry permit; working knowledge of English or a PNG language. Eligible categories: (1) CEOs of companies with 250+ employees and K10M+ annual turnover operating 5+ years; (2) Majority owners of a registered business with net assets/turnover >K2M or property investment >K10M in PNG for 5+ years; (3) Skilled professionals (medical doctors, specialists, educationists) with tertiary qualifications and 5+ years in PNG; (4) Missionaries/religious workers with 5+ years in PNG and K25,000+/year income or written guarantee; (5) Retirees over age 55 with K50,000+/year income who worked in PNG 5+ years; (6) Legally married spouse of PNG citizen for 5+ years. After 8+ years, can apply for citizenship by naturalization. Dependent PR fee covered by principal.

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For foreign religious workers who are members of a national religious denomination in Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For foreign nationals undertaking educational, medical, or scientific research in Papua New Guinea, or teaching in a PNG institution.

Special Exemption Visa class. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires undertaking/sponsor letter, approval from PNG National Research Institute, Institute of Medical Research, or educational institution stating purpose and duration, completed application form, and passport bio page.

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For foreign government and international organisation employees without diplomatic or official status who are conducting business on behalf of their government or international organisations, on a long-term basis.

Special Exemption Visa class. Fee: Nil. Extension fee: Nil. Requires sponsor letter from foreign government or international organisation (Diplomatic Note), clearance letter from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Note), completed and signed application form, and copy of valid Official Passport bio page.

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For foreign national employees without diplomatic or official status conducting short-term business on behalf of their government.

Special Exemption Visa class. Fee: Nil. eVisa fee USD 50. eVisa application available online. Requires sponsoring letter from foreign government/international organisation (Diplomatic Note), clearance letter from PNG Department of Foreign Affairs (Diplomatic Note), and copy of valid Official Passport bio page.

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For individuals taking part in representative sporting events or codes in Papua New Guinea.

Special Exemption Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50. Extension fee USD 75; late extension USD 380. Requires letter from PNG-based sponsor, passport bio page, onward/return ticket, and prescribed migration fee.

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For the owner and/or captain of a yacht, as well as any accompanying spouse and/or children, arriving by sea.

Visitor Visa class. eVisa fee USD 50. Extension fee USD 150 (owner/captain), USD 200 (crew); late extension USD 700. Requires request letter from owner/captain, passport bio page, and yacht particulars (optional).