Is Papua New Guinea safe for foreigners?

Expatriates and foreigners have been targeted for robberies and carjackings in the past. Robberies have been known to take place inside business premises in Port Moresby and other urban centres. Much crime is opportunistic but organised criminal groups also operate in Papua New Guinea. read more

Papua New Guinea is safer now than few years back. Especially in the Capital City, Port Moresby, 20–30% of the population living their are foreigners and they seem to enjoy our city. Crime rate has reduced and foreigners keep coming to Papua New Guinea either to start a new life or for business and investment purposes. read more

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Hela and Southern Highlands provinces following significantly increased levels of tribal fighting and the declaration of states of emergency by the Papua New Guinea government. read more