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Papua New Guinea: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia.

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Exchange ratePGK 4.53per 1 $PGK — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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Updated information about interruptions to the supply of water and electricity (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • kidnapping
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Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to  crime, civil unrest , and  piracy. Exercise increased caution due to  kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters .  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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