Papua New Guinea travel details
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Papua New Guinea has a population of 8M with main currency as Papua New Guinean Kina. The languages spoken are English. Papua New Guinea travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Papua New Guinea. Internet speed in Papua New Guinea is on average 3.5 Mbps.In Papua New Guinea you drive on the left side.
Papua New Guinea Travel Advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea. Higher levels apply in some areas. Ongoing aviation fuel shortages can disrupt domestic air travel with little or no notice. Protests and civil disorder can escalate quickly. Avoid areas where violence occurs and be alert to personal safety risks. Monitor the local media for updates (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Papua New Guinea overall due to high levels of serious crime.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : May 30, 2024
Papua New Guinea essential details
Plugs
Papua New Guinea uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type I.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Papua New Guinea
Currencies
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (symbol: K), code PGK.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 kinas. Kina is subdivided into 100 toeas. Coins come in denominations of 1 kina and 50, 20, 10 and 5 toeas.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are rare in Papua New Guinea. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Papua New Guinea
Internet
Internet speed in Papua New Guinea is on average 3.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Papua New Guinea is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 132.48 PGK, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Digicel, Telikom PNG or bmobile-Vodafone. Papua New Guinea uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Papua New Guinea upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Papua New Guinea, dial +, then 675 (the country code for Papua New Guinea), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Papua New Guinea, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 53 .
Papua New Guinea travel details
Driving in Papua New Guinea
Road rules
In Papua New Guinea you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 75 km/h (46 mph) on undivided highways.
Emergecy
Universal
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
Papua New Guinea visa advice
If you're considering exploring Papua New Guinea beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Papua New Guinea transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Papua New Guinea, understanding Papua New Guinea Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.