Guidance

Papua New Guinea: in prison abroad

Information on the legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends in Papua new Guinea.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 22 July 2025
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  1. 22 July 2025

     The consular contact information has been updated.

  2. 27 September 2021

     Reviewed and updated guide in full.

  3. 19 May 2015

     Added new Pack for 2015

  4. 15 March 2013

     First published.

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British prisoners in Papua New Guinea: information pack

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Explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.