Embassy of Papua New Guinea in Jakarta, Indonesia; address 6thFloor JL Jendral Sudirman 1 Panin Bank Centre, 10220; phone +622172512180. Head of mission…
Head of mission: Simon Namiss, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Mr Simon Namis, Consul General (as of 2010)
Papua New Guinea offers a unique tourism experience characterized by its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, despite having modest infrastructure. This makes it an appealing, albeit niche, destination for some Indonesian travelers. With around 500,000 Indonesians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Papua New Guinea an intriguing choice for their travels.
Papua New Guinea is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Indonesia. According to the Global Peace Index, Papua New Guinea ranks 113th out of 160 countries, while Indonesia is ranked 47th. The murder rate in Papua New Guinea is significantly higher at 9.8 per 100,000 people, compared to Indonesia's 0.6. Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Papua New Guinea faces more severe challenges with organized crime, with lower scores in various categories compared to Indonesia. For instance, Papua New Guinea scores 1.0 for mafia groups and 8.0 for crime networks, while Indonesia scores 6.0 and 7.5, respectively. Overall, tourists from Indonesia should exercise caution when traveling to Papua New Guinea due to higher crime rates and safety concerns.
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