The Highlands Region – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Bougainville police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. The Autonomous Bougainville Government has designated areas near the Panguna mine as “no go zones" due to the risk of violence and civil unrest. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.Īreas Near the Panguna Mine – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.Review the Country Security Report for the Papua New Guinea.Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.Travel with guides from a reputable tour company, particularly if you plan to hike.Avoid using local taxis or buses, known as public motor vehicles or PMVs.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.If you decide to travel to the Papua New Guinea: It may be difficult to enter or leave the country, and travelers should expect delays entering Papua New Guinea and/or returning to the United States Commercial transportation to/from Papua New Guinea is not available or only sporadically available. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined Papua New Guinea has a high level of COVID-19. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Papua New Guinea. Hagen, Southern Highlands Province, Hela Province, and other areas of Papua New Guinea where one is unable to fly directly. government employees must obtain authorization before traveling to areas of concern, including the southern part of Bougainville, Lae, Mt. citizens outside of Port Moresby due to limited transportation infrastructure. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. Even peaceful demonstrations may present opportunities for criminal elements or other actors to exacerbate local political tensions. Public demonstrations, especially in population centers, are common and may turn violent. Police presence is limited outside of the capital Port Moresby, and police may be unable to assist due to limited resources. Tensions between communal or clan groups may result in violence at any time without warning. Ulawun on the island of New Britain due to natural disaster.Ĭountry Summary: Violent crime, including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions, kidnappings, and armed robberies, is common. The Highlands region due to civil unrest.Bougainville, particularly areas near the Panguna mine, due to civil unrest.Reconsider travel due to COVID-19-related restrictions. Do not travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, health concerns, natural disasters, and kidnapping.
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