Maximum visitor stay
The current Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day class is valid for a single-entry stay of 30 days from arrival in Papua New Guinea.
Current PNG entry route for Australian passport holders
Papua New Guinea Visa for Australian Citizens | Requirements
Australian citizens currently need to arrange a Papua New Guinea visitor visa before travel. Australia is not on ICA's live Visa on Arrival list, but Australian passport holders are directly listed for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit. That visitor class is intended for holidays, sightseeing, social or recreational travel and visiting relatives or friends, and it must be obtained online before departure.
Visa on ArrivalAustralia not currently eligible.
30-day eVisaAustralia currently eligible.
60-day eVisaAustralia not currently listed.
APEC businessAustralia is a participating ABTC economy.
Visitor visa route
The 30-day Easy Visitor Permit is the current standard tourist route for Australian citizens
Apply before departure
ICA's current class description says applications for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit are lodged online only.
Leisure and social visits
The Easy Visitor Permit expressly prohibits paid work. Employment and many corporate activities require a different visa class.
Australia-specific eligibility
Current ICA route: 30-day eVisa yes, Visa on Arrival no
| Entry route | Australian passport status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day | Eligible | Apply online before travelling |
| Visa on Arrival | Not currently eligible | Australia is absent from ICA's live VOA list |
| Easy Visitor Permit 60 Day | Not currently listed | Australia does not appear in ICA's current 60-day eligibility table |
| APEC Business Travel Card | Participating economy | Separate facilitated business-entry route for eligible cardholders with PNG pre-clearance |
Important correction:
the draft is right that Australians should not rely on Visa on Arrival, but it should be grounded in current ICA data rather than a blanket statement about all airline boarding outcomes. Australia is specifically listed for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit, while it is absent from both the live VOA list and the current 60-day Easy Visitor table.
Stay and validity
The 30-day Easy Visitor Permit has strict class conditions
Thirty days from arrival
The visitor stay runs for 30 days from the date you enter Papua New Guinea.
Single entry
The 30-day Easy Visitor Permit is valid for a single entry only.
No extension
ICA's current class description states that an extension of stay is not permitted for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit.
Supporting documents
ICA's current 30-day class lists the passport biodata page as the core supporting document
ICA's live Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day class instructs applicants to complete the online application, pay the applicable online lodgement fee and provide a copy of the passport biodata page.
The supplied draft adds a separate applicant photo, three months of bank statements, a fixed AUD funds threshold, accommodation vouchers, a CMO cover letter, a fixed 10 MB file limit and mandatory paid onward travel evidence as universal requirements. Current ICA public guidance reviewed for this class does not support presenting that entire bundle as compulsory for every Australian applicant.
Australian passport requirements
Your passport must remain valid for at least six months from intended entry
Six-month validity
ICA's general FAQ states that passports must be valid for at least six months from the date you intend to enter Papua New Guinea.
Use the same passport
Use the Australian passport linked to your application when you travel, unless ICA has formally updated or re-evidenced the permit.
No blanket two-facing-page rule
Current general ICA guidance reviewed confirms the six-month validity requirement but does not state a universal two-facing-blank-pages rule for every Australian visitor.
How to apply online
A practical application sequence for Australian travellers
1. Select Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day
Australia currently appears in ICA's eligibility table for this class.
2. Complete the online application
The 30-day Easy Visitor Permit is currently an online-only application route.
3. Enter passport details accurately
Use the identity and passport information shown on the Australian passport you will travel with.
4. Upload the passport biodata page
ICA's current class description expressly lists the passport biodata page as the supporting document.
5. Pay the online lodgement fee
ICA states that there is no Migration Service Fee for the permit itself, but online applications attract a US$50 lodgement fee.
6. Check the issued permit
Verify your name, passport number, visa class, validity and stay conditions before travel.
Fees
US$50 online lodgement fee for the 30-day Easy Visitor route
No Migration Service Fee
ICA's current class description says there is no Migration Service Fee payable for the Easy Visitor Permit itself.
US$50 online fee
Applications lodged through the eVisa portal attract an online lodgement fee of US$50.
Do not hard-code an AUD conversion
Because exchange rates move, display the official USD amount and let the card issuer or payment gateway perform the current conversion.
Return / onward travel
Keep an exit itinerary accessible, but do not present it as a universal upload
ICA's general FAQ says travellers may be asked to provide evidence of return travel in some circumstances.
Australian visitors should keep a credible return or onward itinerary available and make sure the planned departure fits within the 30-day stay. Current ICA public guidance does not say every Easy Visitor application must automatically contain a fully paid return ticket.
Business travel from Australia
Tourist eVisa and business travel are separate categories
Meetings, trade and negotiations
ICA requires a business visa for qualifying short-term business activities instead of using a leisure visitor permit.
Often 30 days
ICA says a standard Business visa is, in most circumstances, issued for a single-entry stay of 30 days from arrival.
Advance application required
ICA's Business Short-term Multiple Entry class is not available on arrival and must be arranged before travel.
APEC Business Travel Card
Australian ABTC holders have a separate facilitated PNG business-entry route
Australia is a participating economy
ICA currently lists Australia among the economies participating in the APEC Business Travel Card scheme.
PNG pre-clearance is required
The cardholder's application for PNG entry must be approved through the APEC pre-clearance process.
Jacksons or Tokua
ICA says eligible foreign ABTC holders can enter and exit through Jacksons International Airport or Tokua using the designated processing line.
Up to 60 days
ICA states that the APEC Business entry permit granted at entry is valid for business purposes for 60 days from arrival.
Multiple entries
The card remains usable for multiple entries while the passport, card and relevant PNG pre-clearance remain valid.
Not an employment permit
The ABTC facilitates business travel and does not authorize ordinary paid local employment.
Australian traveller pre-flight checklist
Complete the PNG border steps before airline check-in
Approved visitor eVisa
For ordinary tourism, arrange the current 30-day Easy Visitor Permit before travel.
Six-month passport validity
Count at least six months forward from your intended entry date.
PNGDAC
ICA's 6 August 2026 directive requires all travellers to complete PNGDAC before boarding-pass issuance.
Return / onward evidence
Keep your exit itinerary available in case it is requested.
Accommodation details
Keep your hotel, lodge or host address and contact information accessible.
Business documents if relevant
If your trip is commercial, use the correct business visa or qualifying ABTC route.
PNG Digital Arrival Card
PNGDAC is mandatory and separate from your visa
ICA's public notice dated 6 August 2026 makes the PNG Digital Arrival Card a mandatory pre-arrival requirement for every person travelling to Papua New Guinea, including Australian citizens.
ICA's current guidance says the PNGDAC can be submitted online up to 72 hours before arrival. It is free, it is separate from your visitor visa, and it must be completed before boarding-pass issuance under the current directive.
Health documentation
Yellow fever rules depend on your travel history, not Australian nationality
Papua New Guinea's health-entry requirements can depend on the countries you have recently visited or transited. If a yellow fever certificate is required for your itinerary, carry the original international vaccination evidence.
Do not assume that every transit through a third country triggers the same rule. Check the current PNG health-entry advice for your actual routing before departure.
Your issued eVisa
Carry both an offline digital copy and a paper backup
Check the approval
Verify the applicant name, passport number, visa class and travel conditions before departure.
Keep an offline copy
Save the issued permit locally on your phone or device so it remains available without internet access.
Paper backup is sensible
Carry a printed copy as a practical backup, but current public ICA guidance reviewed does not establish a universal hard-copy-only rule.
Australia-specific misinformation to avoid
Claims that should not be published as universal ICA rules
“Australian tourists can get VOA”
Not under ICA's current live VOA list. Australians should arrange the visitor visa before travel.
“Australians can choose a 60-day Easy Visitor eVisa”
Australia does not currently appear in ICA's 60-day eligibility table.
“Every Australian visitor needs three months of bank statements”
Not a universal requirement in the current 30-day Easy Visitor class guidance.
“Every visitor must show AUD 2,200–3,000”
No universal ICA visitor funds threshold of that amount is published in the current guidance reviewed.
“Every applicant needs a CMO cover letter and hotel voucher”
Not listed as universal requirements in ICA's current Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day class.
“Every file must be under 10 MB and the photo must be JPG”
Follow the actual live portal specifications instead of treating generic file rules as legislation.
“Two facing blank pages are mandatory for every Australian”
ICA confirms six-month passport validity, but current general guidance reviewed does not establish that blanket rule.
“A printed eVisa is the only format border staff accept”
Carry a paper backup, but current public ICA guidance reviewed does not establish a universal hard-copy-only rule.
“PNGDAC must be completed exactly 72 hours before departure”
ICA says it can be submitted up to 72 hours before arrival and must be completed before boarding-pass issuance under the current directive.
Papua New Guinea visa FAQ for Australian citizens
Common Australian passport questions
Can Australian citizens get Visa on Arrival in Papua New Guinea?
No under ICA's current live VOA list. Australia is not listed, so ordinary Australian tourists should arrange the appropriate visitor visa before travel.
Can Australian citizens apply for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit?
Yes. Australia is directly listed in ICA's current Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day eligibility table.
Can Australians apply for the 60-day Easy Visitor Permit?
Australia is not currently listed in ICA's Easy Visitor Permit 60 Day eligibility table.
How much is the Australian tourist eVisa?
ICA says there is no Migration Service Fee for the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit itself, while applications lodged through the eVisa portal attract a US$50 online lodgement fee.
How long must my Australian passport be valid?
ICA says at least six months from the date you intend to enter Papua New Guinea.
Do Australians need three months of bank statements?
Not as a universal requirement under the current Easy Visitor Permit 30 Day class guidance. Follow the live application checklist.
Can Australian citizens use an APEC Business Travel Card in PNG?
Yes, if the traveller holds a valid Australian ABTC and PNG pre-clearance. ICA lists Australia as a participating economy and provides designated processing for eligible foreign cardholders.
Can I work in Papua New Guinea on the 30-day visitor eVisa?
No. ICA expressly prohibits paid work under the Easy Visitor Permit.
Related Australian traveller guides
Check your visa, documents and final entry rules
Australian passport holder
Arrange the 30-day Easy Visitor Permit before travelling
Australia is currently eligible for ICA's 30-day Easy Visitor Permit but is not on the live Visa on Arrival list or the 60-day Easy Visitor table. Apply online before departure, keep your passport valid for at least six months from entry, complete PNGDAC, and use the appropriate business or ABTC route if your trip is commercial.
Official-reference policy
Use ICA's live Australian passport rules as the final authority
VisaPNG is an independent information and visa-support website and is not the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority. Visitor eligibility, Visa on Arrival access, eVisa fees, PNGDAC requirements and business-entry rules can change.
PNG ICA — Live eVisa Classes: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/evisa/visaclass
PNG ICA — Visa on Arrival: https://ica.gov.pg/visa-information/visa-on-arrival
PNG ICA — General FAQ: https://ica.gov.pg/faq
PNG ICA — Business Visa: https://ica.gov.pg/visa/conduct-business/business
PNG ICA — Business Short-term Multiple Entry: https://ica.gov.pg/visa/conduct-business/business-short-term-multiple-entry
PNG ICA — APEC Procedures for Non-PNG Citizens: https://ica.gov.pg/apec/procedures-for-non-png-citizens
PNG ICA — APEC Business Travel Card Scheme: https://ica.gov.pg/apec/apec-business-travel-card-scheme
PNG ICA — PNG Digital Arrival Card: https://ica.gov.pg/dac/png-digital-arrival-card
PNG ICA — Mandatory PNGDAC Notice: https://ica.gov.pg/public-notices/2026/mandatory-completion-of-png-digital-arrival-card