Papua New Guinea
Summary
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces because of the high risk of tribal fighting.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Papua New Guinea’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
There are currently reports of widespread civil disorder, violence and looting in Port Moresby. If you are in Port Moresby, monitor the local media, stay alert and consider your personal security.
There is a high risk of tribal fighting in Hela and Southern Highlands provinces. If you’re planning to travel there, you should take greater care than usual, stay away from large crowds and gatherings, and consider enhanced security precautions. A curfew has been imposed in Enga province due to an escalation in violence. See Tribal Fighting.
There is a high level of serious and violent crime. Law and order is poor or very poor in many parts of the country. Carjacking is an everever-present present threat, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae. See Crime
Papua New Guinea is prone to seasonal natural disasters including tropical cyclones and flash flooding. Monsoon season in Papua New Guinea runs from November to May. Monitor the latest weather reports. See Natural disasters
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Papua New Guinea, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you need consular support, contact the British High Commission in Port Moresby.
Consular support is limited outside of Port Moresby.