Visa Application

On Jan 28th 2020, The Papua New Guinea Immigration Department (ICA) sent out a public notice that travellers from Asian Ports will not be allowed entry into the country. On Jan 29th, that message has been relaxed to "travellers from Wuhan/Hebei". Please note that the header on this last update on the ICA website still states "Asian Ports" so that could still be a bit confusing. A check on 3 February 2020 with the PNG Consulate in Singapore indicates that travelers from Asian Ports are allowed into PNG, provided they are fit to travel. Their clause on Wuhan/Hubei in their Notice still stands. We expect their website to be updated soon.

Travelers must however fill out a "Supplementary Health Form" found on https://ica.gov.pg/visa-information/visa-forms. Note: this is the "Supplementary Health Form" at the bottom on this website (not the "Medical Examination Form"). This signed Supplementary Health Form must be presented to the Customs and Immigration staff upon arrival in PNG. We suggest that you monitor the information on this link. https://ica.gov.pg/public-notices/2020/refusal-of-entry-for-travellers-from-asian-ports

Online visa application was cancelled for a short period but is now again made available at this site: https://evisa.ica.gov.pg/evisa/account/Apply. Alternatively, you can apply for a visa at one of the PNG High Commissions. Visa on arrival is still cancelled. We advise that you arrange your visa as soon as possible if you have not already done so.  We have been advised that re-application is required if your visa is more than 6 months old.The organizers AAPG and EAGE will closely monitor the situation and keep you updated as necessary. We regret any inconvenience caused.


A foreign national wishing to enter Papua New Guinea must obtain a visa in one of the PNG diplomatic missions.  All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. Please visit this website for more information (https://ica.gov.pg)

You may also download this letter of invitation from the PNG Department of Petroleum here to assist you for your visa application.  

If invitation letter of the organizer is needed for visa application, please reach out to Event Registration via registration@eage.org. EAGE will only issue out invitation letter under these conditions: