Papua New Guinea
Warnings and insurance
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
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces due to the high risk of tribal fighting
- Enga Province in the Highlands, except Wabag District
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Cyclone Maila
Tropical Cyclone Maila is affecting parts of the Solomon Islands with heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions. The cyclone is located west of the Solomon Islands and is moving towards Papua New Guinea. Western Province Islands are most affected followed by Choiseul and Isabel Provinces but severe weather is predicted across all provinces.
You should monitor local weather updates, follow the advice of the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and local authorities, and be prepared for disruption. The latest information for Papua New Guinea can be found on the PNG Weather Service Homepage and on the PNG Weather Service Facebook page.
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East
Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:
- check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
- check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator before travelling
- review your travel insurance policy for coverage before you travel
- monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts
Enga Province
Following wide-spread intercommunal violence in Wapenamanda area of Enga Province, the provincial government has declared all districts except Wabag District, which remains relatively safe, as ‘fighting zones’. The authorities report deaths, destruction of property, and the closure of public services. Checkpoints, random searches, and curfews have been introduced.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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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