Papua New Guinea Arrival Card for US Citizens (2026 Guide)

Do US citizens need a Papua New Guinea arrival card?

Yes. The PNG Digital Arrival Card (PNGDAC) is mandatory for foreign visitors entering Papua New Guinea, and that includes US passport holders. It is a separate requirement from any visa or visa exemption: even if you enter Papua New Guinea visa-free for tourism, you still must submit the PNGDAC before arrival.

Visa-free entry and the PNGDAC - two different things

US citizens can generally enter Papua New Guinea for tourism without a visa, but the exact length of stay and conditions depend on current immigration rules, which change periodically - confirm your allowance with the Papua New Guinea embassy or your airline before you fly. Whatever your visa situation, the PNGDAC requirement applies on top of it.

Practical takeaway: check your visa-exempt allowance when you book, then handle the PNGDAC in the days before departure. Both need to be right, and neither replaces the other.

How US travellers apply

The official form is free on the Royal PNG Government's PNGDAC portal (https://https://ica.gov.pg). You will need your passport details, your flight into Papua New Guinea, and the address where you are staying. Names must be entered exactly as printed in your passport.

If you prefer to skip the form entirely, our service does it for you: send your trip details once, and we prepare, verify and file your PNGDAC and email the confirmation within 24 hours - $19.00 per application. We are an independent application service with no government affiliation; the official form can always be submitted free of charge yourself.

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