U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy.
Full advisory →Is Papua New Guinea safe? 🇵🇬
Oceania · Updated
As of July 2026, Papua New Guinea scores 31/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Papua New Guinea Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Papua New Guinea destination assessed, Port Moresby scores highest (31/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Papua New Guinea: avoid non-essential travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Papua New Guinea destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Papua New Guinea safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 30 | US State Dept · Canada |
04 · Questions
Papua New Guinea safety FAQ
Is Papua New Guinea safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Papua New Guinea Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Papua New Guinea averages 31/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Papua New Guinea?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Port Moresby currently scores highest at 31/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Papua New Guinea safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.