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Documents required for Papua New Guinea Visa:
- Must have Documents for Papua New Guinea Visa :
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification);
- Entry Permit Visa Application form: completed and signed
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
- Supplementary Health Form
Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2.If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest’s stay in Algeria
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
Introduction/ recommendation letter from:
- One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
- Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.
Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:
- Income tax documents of the last three years;
- Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;
- Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
- Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.
Papua New Guinea Visa FAQs
Yes.Indian citizens are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the Republic of Papua New Guinea.Visas may be obtained from the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in India. Based on the purpose of your visit to Papua New Guinea you may apply for a Tourist visa, Visitor visa, Business visa – short term single entry, Business visa short term multiple entry, Student visa, Transit visa & working resident visa. Before applying for a visa please check which visa type you are eligible to apply for.
- Choose your preferred type of Papua New Guinea visa based on your travel type
- Pay online
- Submit documents through our pick-up & drop service
- Receive your visa once approved
The visa validity is decided on the basis of the visa type and duration of stay.
Yes, the Embassy will stamp the visa in the original passport. Therefore, two blank pages are required in the passport. Your passport should also be valid for minimum six months beyond the intended stay.
For prior approval received from Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Service (PNGICS), processing of the application will take 3-4 working days. For applications lodged without prior approval from Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Service (PNGICS), processing of the application will take 7-10 working days. Please be advised that the timeliness for visa processing may differ due to unavoidable circumstances.
The visa will bestamped on your passport.
There could be single or multiple entry depending on the category of visa applied for. For Tourist visa, there is a single entry. For Business visa, there is both single and multiple entry.
One must carefully note what kind of entry is permitted. If the visa reads a single entry, its holder can only enter and leave Papua New Guinea once whereas, with multiple entries, he/she can enter or leave more than once.
To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:
- Why you are visiting Papua New Guinea
- How long you intend to stay in Papua New Guinea
- How you will support yourself during your time in Papua New Guinea
- What is the purpose of your visit to Papua New Guinea
- Type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
- Where you intend to travel following your visit to Papua New Guinea
- If you have a permit to Papua New Guinea, the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Papua New Guinea
Yes, the Papua New Guinea Visa issued to Indian nationals can be extended on payment of Rs. 10,300/- for every entry.
No. You are not required to visit thePapua New Guinea Embassy personally. We will submit the visa application on your behalf.
The Embassy has the final call when it comes to a Papua New Guinea visa rejection. If your application is rejected or is granted for a shorter period, the authorities’ decision is final and no refund will be issued.