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Every traveller entering Papua New Guinea needs this document, whatever their visa status. Fill it in online with Arrival Card Hub before you fly and arrive with it ready.

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Papua New Guinea arrival card requirements

The PNGDAC is the digital version of the incoming passenger card, designed to streamline the entry process. The official guide names two channels: the website and self-registration kiosks at Jacksons International Airport.

The form has sections for personal and passport information, trip and accommodation information, and declarations on goods and prohibited items. According to the official manual, health questions are shown to some travelers only. This page describes the form in general terms: the exact questions are set by the official portal and can change.

When the card is completed, the traveler receives the PNGDAC documents by email or by download. According to the official manual, travelers present their passport and the PNGDAC confirmation to an officer on arrival.

To complete the Papua New Guinea arrival card you need:

  • A valid passport
  • Your flight details and arrival date
  • Your accommodation in Papua New Guinea
  • A working email address

Sources: PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority: Official PNGDAC Portal · PNGDAC: Official Short Guide for Travelers · Air Niugini: Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card · Government of Papua New Guinea: ICSA Introduces PNG Digital Arrival Cards · UK Government Foreign Travel Advice: Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card

Digital Arrival Card

The online arrival document for entering Papua New Guinea, issued electronically.

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When to complete it
The official short guide states that travelers can submit their PNGDAC information up to 72 hours before entering Papua New Guinea. The UK government's travel advice puts it as within 72 hours of arrival.
Delivery format
Your confirmation is sent to your email as a PDF, usually with a QR code, and is linked to your passport. Travel with the passport you entered in the form.
Processing timeAbout 2 days

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Papua New Guinea arrival card price and processing time

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Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card

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How the Papua New Guinea arrival card works

  1. 1

    Fill in the form

    Answer a few simple questions about you and your trip, upload what is needed and pay securely.

  2. 2

    We check and submit it

    Our team checks your answers for the errors that lead to a rejected or delayed card, fixes them with you, then submits the arrival card to the Papua New Guinea authorities on your behalf.

  3. 3

    Receive your Papua New Guinea arrival card

    Your confirmation arrives by email, with clear instructions on what to show at the border.

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Papua New Guinea arrival card FAQs

What travellers commonly ask about the Papua New Guinea arrival card.

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Is the Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card a visa?

No. The PNGDAC is an arrival form that replaced the paper incoming passenger card. A visa or eVisa, where required, is obtained separately.

Is the PNGDAC free?

Yes. The official card is free of charge on pngdac.ica.gov.pg. Our fee is for the assistance service: preparing, checking and submitting the card on your behalf.

When can the PNGDAC be submitted?

The official short guide says up to 72 hours before entering Papua New Guinea. If you order earlier, we hold your application and submit it once the window is open.

What if my flight changes?

The official short guide says the PNGDAC can be updated until your arrival at the airport. Contact us if your travel details change.

Can the card be completed at the airport?

The official guide mentions self-registration kiosks at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. According to reports on an official notice of August 2026, airlines check the card before issuing boarding passes, so it is safer to complete it before check-in.

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Papua New Guinea arrival card guide

Papua New Guinea guide Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card Validity and Period of Stay

According to the official FAQ, the card is valid for one use, for the stated arrival date, and a new card is needed for each entry.

The official short guide says that the PNGDAC can be updated until your arrival at the airport.

The card does not decide how long you may stay in Papua New Guinea. That depends on your visa.

Papua New Guinea guide Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card: Processing Time

The official short guide states that travelers can submit their PNGDAC information up to 72 hours before entering Papua New Guinea. The UK government's travel advice puts it as within 72 hours of arrival.

An ICSA public notice of August 6, 2026 is titled "Mandatory Completion Of PNG Digital Arrival Card". We could not read its full text. According to reports on it, airlines check the card before they issue boarding passes, so have the card completed before check-in. The kiosks at Jacksons International Airport are available on arrival.

After we submit your card, we send the confirmation to the email address given in your order. You can order earlier. We hold your application and submit it once the window is open.

Papua New Guinea guide Who Needs to Complete the Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card?

The Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) is an online form of the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA). It was launched on October 1, 2025 to replace the paper incoming passenger card.

According to the official short guide, all travelers entering Papua New Guinea are required to complete the PNGDAC online before their arrival in the country. The national airline, Air Niugini, states that this means citizens, residents and visitors.

The official guide describes arrivals by air at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. Air Niugini also mentions other international gateways. Official sources do not state clearly whether arrivals by land and sea are covered, so check the official portal if you do not fly to Port Moresby.

We found no published exemptions. The official guide provides for individual and group submission. The card covers arrival only: there is no departure card.

Papua New Guinea guide How to Complete the Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card

The official manual describes these stages:

  1. Choose individual or group submission.
  2. Enter personal information, including the passport information.
  3. Enter trip and accommodation information.
  4. Answer the declarations on goods and prohibited items.
  5. Answer the health questions, if the form shows them.
  6. Review the information and give an email address, which is confirmed with a one-time code.
  7. Submit and receive the PNGDAC documents by email or by download.

According to the manual, all details must be entered in English.

Papua New Guinea guide Papua New Guinea Digital Arrival Card: Common Mistakes and Issues

Common mistakes to avoid:

  • Leaving the card until the airport: reports on the August 2026 notice say airlines check it before issuing boarding passes
  • Filing too early: the window opens 72 hours before entering Papua New Guinea
  • Treating the card as a visa: the PNGDAC is not a visa
  • Not updating the card after a flight change: it can be updated until your arrival
  • Reusing an old card: a new card is needed for each entry
Arrival Card Hub is a private service operated by Passporta, not a government website. We charge a service fee for preparing, checking and submitting your arrival card. You can also complete it yourself on the official government portal.