Foreign travel advice

Papua New Guinea

Warning FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Papua New Guinea.

Warnings and insurance

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel

Hela and Southern Highlands provinces

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces due to the high risk of tribal fighting.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel

Curfew in Enga Province

There is a daily curfew in Enga Province from 9pm to 6am due to an increase in tribal fighting. 

See Regional risks.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide and any specific travel advice that applies to you:

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

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