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Papua New Guinea travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Papua New Guinea with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
Papua New Guinea - quick facts | |
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Time difference | UK +10 to +11 hours |
Language(s) | Tok Pisin, English |
Currency | Papua New Guinean Kina |
Electricity | I plug (240V) |
Driving side | Left |
Visa✝ | Yes |
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Papua New Guinea travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Papua New Guinea from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Papua New Guinea - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Papua New Guinea - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Papua New Guinea - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Papua New Guinea - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Papua New Guinea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Papua New Guinea - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Papua New Guinea.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Papua New Guinea travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Papua New Guinea with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Papua New Guinea - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Papua New Guinea - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Papua New Guinea - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Papua New Guinea, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Papua New Guinea covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Papua New Guinea - Department of Health, Papua New Guinea
- Coronavirus timeline in Papua New Guinea - Our World in Data
Papua New Guinea travel features
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Papua New Guinea FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Papua New Guinea including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Papua New Guinea due to Covid-19?
Papua New Guinea is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Papua New Guinea.
Check out Department of Health, Papua New Guinea for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Papua New Guinea?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Papua New Guinea. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Papua New Guinea and the UK?
The time difference between Papua New Guinea and the UK is UK time+10 to UK time+11 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Papua New Guinea?
The main languages spoken in Papua New Guinea are Tok Pisin and English.
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What is the currency in Papua New Guinea?
The currency in Papua New Guinea is the Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).
Which plugs are used in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea uses electrical plug type I (240 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Papua New Guinea?
They drive on the left side of the road in Papua New Guinea.
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