www.statusin.org

Name of the Organization : PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority
Type of Facility : Visa Approval/ Application Status
Country : Papua New Guinea

Website : http://www.immigration.gov.pg/

How To Check Papua New Guinea Visa Application Status?

This tool enables you to check the status of your Papua New Guinea Visa application by searching with your VARN.

Related / Similar Service : APEC Business Travel Card Scheme Papua New Guinea

If you encounter any problems with your search or would like to provide feedback please click here to contact us.

The website is synchronised with the Border Management System daily.

Tips:
** The best way to use the facility is to enter your VARN into the search field immediately below, change the “All Fields” drop down to VARN, and click search.
** You can sort the data by clicking on the column headings.
** If your search does not produce a result then your visa application has not been approved yet.
** Applications older than 12 months are not shown.
** Dates are in the format Year – Month – Day.

General Information For Intending Visitors

All people wishing to travel to Papua New Guinea for work, business, study or tourism purposes must have an entry permit/Visa to enter the country.

Visas can be obtained from your nearest PNG diplomatic mission and issued for single or multiple entries depending on the purpose of the visit.

Visa on arrival is only available to eligible foreign nationals and under specific circumstances at Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport and Tokua (Rabaul) International Airport.

All Applicants must:
** Complete and sign the correct Application Form1
** Attach one passport size photograph (for APEC Business Card Applicants and Permanent Residence Applicants please provide two photos)
** Pay the required fee
** Provide any other documentary information as requested (refer to the appropriate entry category).
** Send or deliver your application to PNGICSA or the nearest PNG Diplomatic Mission* together with your valid
** passport

Fees:
Please refer to the Entry Permit Fee for the correct fee (Kina). If applying outside PNG, please contact the nearest PNG Diplomatic Mission to obtain fees in local currency.

In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the fee is not refundable.

In PNG:
Applicants can pay the required fee at:
** Department of Finance, Vulupindi Haus, Ground Floor (within NCD); or
** Nearest IRC office or BMS outside NCD2.

Overseas:
Applicants can pay the required fee at:
** Any PNG Diplomatic mission in your country of residence (if available); or
** Mail required fees together with application to the nearest PNG diplomatic mission within the region

If application is lodged at an Australian mission representing the PNG Government, the application fee will be collected on arrival in PNG.

What is the Validity of Passport in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended travel.