UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. This guide also has safety advice for regions of Papua New Guinea. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad. Outbreaks of tribal fighting are common across Papua New Guinea, including tourist areas. Ethnic disputes can quickly escalate and lead to widespread destruction of property, disruption of normal services and serious injury.
Tribal fighters may be armed. Although tribal fighters do not normally attack foreign nationals, you should stay away from areas where there is fighting. Stay alert, monitor local media and consult local contacts such as your hotel before you travel to a new area.
Be particularly cautious in the suburbs of Port Moresby and the Highlands Region. See Regional risks. There is a high risk of serious crime in the capital, Port Moresby, and in the cities of Lae and Mount Hagen. Suburbs of towns and cities can be particularly dangerous. There is a serious risk of bag-snatching and robbery. They target people who are using banks and ATMs.
