Papua New Guinea Travel Advice Updated
The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Papua New Guinea, warning against all but essential travel to parts including Hela, Southern Highlands, and Enga Province (except Wabag District). New information: water rationing in Port Moresby from August 14 for 2-3 days due to pipeline repair.
Impact and considerations
Involves safety risks and infrastructure disruption, affecting business travelers' plans and operational continuity.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Hela, Southern Highlands, and Enga Province (except Wabag District).
- Water rationing in Port Moresby from August 14 for 2-3 days.
- Enga Province declared 'fighting zones' due to tribal violence, with checkpoints and curfews.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 10 Aug 2026, 18:54
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:03
- Last updated
- 10 Aug 2026, 18:54
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Papua New Guinea travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 10 Aug 2026, 18:54