Papua New Guinea

Government Travel Advisories for Papua New Guinea

United States

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy. Exercise increased caution due to kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

United Kingdom

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Papua New Guinea can experience interruptions in the supply of water and electricity to urban centres. The water supplier to Port Moresby, Water PNG, recently issued a notice outlining the need for a pipeline repair and the importance of being prepared. Check with the local authorities and Water

Canada

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Papua New Guinea due to high levels of crime, inter-ethnic violence and civil unrest.

New Zealand

Exercise Increased Caution — There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel. Violent crime is common. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Papua New Guinea should be aware of are: Road travel—avoid driving at night and exercise caution during the day. Armed and unarmed carjackings occur. Civil un

Germany

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Papua New Guinea.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea.

Netherlands

Exercise Increased Caution — Caution: safety risks in Papua New Guinea.

Japan

Exercise Increased Caution — Highlands Region (Hela Province, Southern Highlands Province)