🇵🇬 Is Papua New Guinea safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Papua New Guinea: 5 diplomatic missions from 5 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Papua New Guinea
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Check Water PNG updates and plan for interruptions to water and electricity in urban centres, including Port Moresby
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip; proof of funds and exit ticket required
- Visa required to enter Papua New Guinea; apply online through the official visa application portal
- Notify the Spanish Consulate General in Sydney of your stay in the country
Risk areas and situations
- Avoid non-essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands because of tribal fighting
- Avoid non-essential travel to Enga Province, except Wabag District
- Enga: intercommunal violence in Wapenamanda; all districts except Wabag are declared fighting zones, with checkpoints, searches and curfews
- Middle East escalation is causing airspace closures and flight disruption worldwide
- The entire country is considered a risk zone and should be avoided for tourism purposes
- Port Moresby and Lae have very high levels of urban insecurity, especially after dark
- Armed robberies have been reported on the road between Lae and Nadzab Airport
- Bougainville Island has restricted areas; firearms and machetes are widely held by civilians
Emergency numbers in Papua New Guinea
Embassies and consulates in Papua New Guinea
5 diplomatic missions from 5 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Port Moresby |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Port Moresby |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | Port Moresby |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Port Moresby |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Port Moresby |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Papua New Guinea is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Papua New Guinea safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Papua New Guinea is 2.25/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Papua New Guinea?
The general emergency number in Papua New Guinea is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Papua New Guinea?
Telcomia tracks 5 diplomatic missions from 5 countries in Papua New Guinea, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.