A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days.

A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days. Permitted stay is 30 days.

Papua New Guinea passport holders can typically stay in India for 30 days under the standard entry rules. Longer stays require a separate long-term visa.

Papua New Guinea citizens need an eVisa (Electronic Visa) to enter India. A full visa applied for online. Processing typically takes a few business days.

e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.

Apply online through the official India eVisa portal. Typical requirements include a passport scan, passport-sized photo, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation. Processing usually takes 3-15 business days, so apply well before your trip.

For short business visits like meetings or conferences, Papua New Guinea citizens typically enter India under the same rules as tourists. For paid work, long assignments, or activities beyond what a tourist visa allows, a dedicated business or work visa is required. Confirm specifics with the India embassy or consulate.