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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Papua New Guinea
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- Papua New Guinea - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Port Moresby city
- at Armit St. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1492, APO AE 96553;
- tel (675) 211-455/594/654.
-
- Country Description: Papua New Guinea is a parliamentary
- democracy. Tourist facilities are somewhat limited.
-
- Entry Requirements: Passport and onward/return ticket are
- required. As of September 1, 1992, foreigners must obtain entry
- documents before arrival. An AIDS test is required for a work
- permit. For longer stays and additional information, the traveler
- can contact the Embassy of Papua New Guinea, Suite 300, 1615 New
- Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, tel. (202) 745-3680.
-
- Areas of Instability: The Government of Papua New Guinea does not
- allow travel to Bougainville, the largest island in the North
- Solomon Province, because of an active armed insurgency. An
- Indonesian secessionist group remains active along the largely
- inaccessible Papua New Guinea/Indonesia border.
-
- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Port Moresby are
- generally adequate for emergencies. Most serious endemic diseases
- are not a problem. Hospitals and pharmacies are small and limited
- to urban centers and missions. Malaria prophylaxes are often
- utilized. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment
- for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
- outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with
- specific overseas coverage has proved useful. More specific
- information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
- Disease Control's international travelers hotline, tel: (404)
- 332-4559.
-
- Information on Crime: No unusual security problems have been
- reported in areas most frequented by tourists, including Madang and
- Rabaul. Organized boat cruises on the Sepik River have a good
- safety record. Walking tours in the bush require careful planning.
- Armed robberies and assaults on women have been a problem in Port
- Moresby and other large urban centers.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can
- obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.
-
- No. 92-109
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