Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Mandates Digital Arrival Card for All International Travelers
All international travelers to Papua New Guinea must now complete a mandatory digital arrival card online within 72 hours of their flight.
The free PNG Digital Arrival Card, known as PNGDAC, became mandatory for all international travellers, including transit passengers and Papua New Guinean citizens, on 1 October 2025. This online form, accessible at pngdac.ica.gov.pg, replaced the former paper arrival cards and must be completed within 72 hours of arrival. Travellers failing to present the confirmation QR code at check-in or immigration face boarding denial or processing delays of 30 minutes or more at Jacksons International Airport. The PNGDAC is distinct from any visa requirements, meaning a valid visa does not exempt travellers from completing this separate digital declaration.
Verified entry info for Papua New Guinea
If you're travelling to Papua New Guinea and need an eVisa or eTA, apply through the official government portal by visiting its profile on EntryCheck:
EntryCheck summarises the update and points to official portals. It doesn't decide whether you need a visa. Confirm on the official site.