Papua New Guinea travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on April 18, 2025, 4:21 a.m.
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Stop all non-essential travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)

Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.

[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))

Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).

Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes southeast of New Ireland

April 12, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
 4月12日(土)13:47分頃、ニューアイルランド州南東洋上(震源地は東ニューブリテン州ココポ(Kokopo)の東南東114.8キロ)を震源としたM6.2の地震が発生しました。
 現時点において、PNG当局からの震源地周辺の詳しい被害情報等は明らかになっておりませんが、特に震源地付近滞在中の皆様におかれましては、今後余震等の発生に十分注意し、最新の災害関連情報の入手に努めて頂き、身の安全の確保を優先して行動頂くよう、よろしくお願いします。

※このメールは在留届、たびレジに登録されたメールアドレスに配信されております。
※災害や騒乱等が発生した際、ご家族、ご友人、同僚を守るため、一人でも多くの方に安全対策に関する情報が届くよう、在留届(3 か月以上の滞在)の届出、又はたびレジ(3 か月未満の滞在)の登録を、お知り合いの方や出張者・旅行者にご案内いただけますようお願いいたします。
(在留届)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html 
(たびレジ)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html 
※ 「在留届」の変更は以下のURL から手続きをお願いいたします。
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login 
※ 「たびレジ」に簡易登録された方でメールの配信を変更・停止したい方は、以下のURLから手続きをお願いいたします。
(変更)https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/auth 
(停止)https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete 
【お問い合わせ先】
在パプアニューギニア日本国大使館
住所:Godwit Road, Waigani, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea
電話(+675)321-1800
E-mail:sceoj@pm.mofa.go.jp 
ホームページ:http://www.png.emb-japan.go.jp/j/index.html

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes southeast of East New Britain

April 5, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
4月5日(土)5:04分頃、東ニューブリテン州南東約60km洋上を震源としたM6.9の地震が発生しました。なお、この地震に伴う津波発生の可能性が報じられております。
現時点において、PNG当局からの震源地周辺の詳しい被害情報等は明らかになっておりませんが、特に震源地付近滞在中の皆様におかれましては、今後余震等の発生に十分注意し、最新の災害関連情報の入手に努めて頂き、身の安全の確保を優先して行動頂くよう、よろしくお願いします。

※このメールは在留届、たびレジに登録されたメールアドレスに配信されております。
※災害や騒乱等が発生した際、ご家族、ご友人、同僚を守るため、一人でも多くの方に安全対策に関する情報が届くよう、在留届(3 か月以上の滞在)の届出、又はたびレジ(3 か月未満の滞在)の登録を、お知り合いの方や出張者・旅行者にご案内いただけますようお願いいたします。
(在留届)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html 
(たびレジ)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html 
※ 「在留届」の変更は以下のURL から手続きをお願いいたします。
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/residencereport/login 
※ 「たびレジ」に簡易登録された方でメールの配信を変更・停止したい方は、以下のURLから手続きをお願いいたします。
(変更)https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/auth 
(停止)https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete 

【お問い合わせ先】
在パプアニューギニア日本国大使館
住所:Godwit Road, Waigani, Port Moresby, NCD, Papua New Guinea
電話(+675)321-1800
E-mail:sceoj@pm.mofa.go.jp 
ホームページ:http://www.png.emb-japan.go.jp/j/index.html