Travel warnings as follows to PNG and Hula in particular :)
Latest update
Still current at:10 February 2025
Updated:24 January 2025
Latest update:We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea due to high levels of crime, tribal violence and civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.
Local authorities have announced the Kokoda Track has reopened. Local communities can block the track at short notice. Check with your trekking company for the latest information (see 'Travel').
Ongoing fuel shortages can disrupt domestic travel, including air travel, with little or no notice. Protests, civil disorder and tribal violence can escalate quickly. Avoid areas where violence occurs and be alert to personal safety risks. Monitor local media for updates (see 'Safety').
We advise:Exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea overall due to high levels of serious crime.Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Advice levelsWhat does this mean?
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Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of cautionPay close attention to your personal security and the current health situation. Monitor the media for new and existing risks.
in Papua New Guinea overall.
Reconsider your need to travel Reconsider your need to travelAvoid non-essential travel. Do your research and check that your insurer will cover you. If you do travel, take extra precautions to protect yourself from security and health risks.
to Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands, all of the Southern Highlands, Hela and Enga Provinces
Travel warnings as follows to PNG and Hula in particular :)
Latest update
Still current at:10 February 2025
Updated:24 January 2025
Latest update:We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea due to high levels of crime, tribal violence and civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.
Local authorities have announced the Kokoda Track has reopened. Local communities can block the track at short notice. Check with your trekking company for the latest information (see 'Travel').
Ongoing fuel shortages can disrupt domestic travel, including air travel, with little or no notice. Protests, civil disorder and tribal violence can escalate quickly. Avoid areas where violence occurs and be alert to personal safety risks. Monitor local media for updates (see 'Safety').
We advise:Exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea overall due to high levels of serious crime.Higher levels apply in some areas.
Get the latest updates
Download map of Papua New Guinea (PDF 782.48 KB)
Download map of Pacific (PDF 1.17 MB)
Local emergency contacts
Advice levelsWhat does this mean?
EXPAND ALL
Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of cautionPay close attention to your personal security and the current health situation. Monitor the media for new and existing risks.
in Papua New Guinea overall.
Reconsider your need to travel Reconsider your need to travelAvoid non-essential travel. Do your research and check that your insurer will cover you. If you do travel, take extra precautions to protect yourself from security and health risks.
to Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands, all of the Southern Highlands, Hela and Enga Provinces