India Visa Requirements for Papua New Guinean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Papua New Guinean passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
How to apply
- Apply for an e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1] [2]
- Alternatively, apply for a regular or paper visa at an Indian Mission or Post; e-Visas are issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. [2]
- Pay the e-Visa fee of USD 25 for the visa itself.
- Within 72 hours before arriving in India, submit the eArrival Card online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters, fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters. [1]
- •Visa on Arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Papua New Guinean travellers need a visa before travelling. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so apply only through official channels. [1]
The eArrival Card is only arrival information and does not replace a valid visa or eVisa. [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
How long can I stay in India on the e-Visa?
The e-Visa allows a maximum stay of 30 days.
Can I get a regular visa instead of an eVisa?
Yes. Regular or paper visas are applied for through an Indian Mission or Post, while eVisas are handled through the Bureau of Immigration portal.
Must I submit an eArrival card before flying?
Yes. Foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card, which can be done within 72 hours before arrival in India.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Papua New Guinean citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.