Papua New Guinea
India
India visa for Papua New Guinean citizens
Entry requirement
Papua New Guinean citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcipom.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Papua New Guinea
- High Commission of India in Port Moresby
Lot 30, Section 7, Lawes Road, Granville, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
India has 1 mission in Papua New Guinea, with its embassy in Port Moresby.
Indian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
IndiaPapua New Guinea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Papua New Guinea visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Papua New Guinean citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in India
Papua New Guinean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Papua New Guinean citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Papua New Guinean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Papua New Guinean citizens
Bangladesh admits Papua New Guinean citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Papua New Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Papua New Guinea
Indian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for India?
Papua New Guinean citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Papua New Guinean citizens stay in India?
Papua New Guinean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Papua New Guinea?
The Indian embassy in Papua New Guinea is in Port Moresby.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?
Indian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Papua New Guinea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Papua New Guinean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Papua New Guinean citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.