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Papua New Guinea |
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| Still current at: 25 November 2009
Updated: 28 September 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (Cholera) and Consular Registration section (Passports). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
As a general rule, you are prohibited from entering Papua New Guinea with fruit, vegetables and animal products due to local quarantine controls.
Marijuana and other narcotics are illegal in Papua New Guinea, and offences can carry substantial prison sentences.
Homosexual acts are unlawful the penalty if found guilty could be imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years.
Murder may draw the death sentence although there is currently a moratorium on the death penalty.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your Trip.
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Contacts
Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, British High Commission
Address:
Sec 411 Lot 1 & 2
Kiroki Street
Waigani
Port Moresby
Telephone:
(+675) 76831627 Emergency mobile number
(+675) 76831627 After hours Duty Officer
Fax:
(+675) 325 3547
Email: ukinpng@datec.net.pg
Office hours:
Office hours (Local time):
Mon-Thurs: 08:00-16:00
Fri: 08:00-12:00
Office hours (GMT):
Mon-Thurs: 22:00-06:00
Fri: 22:00-02:00
Website: http://ukinpng.fco.gov.uk
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