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Papua New Guinea

Consensual relations between men are criminalized under Section 210 of the Papua New Guinea Penal Code, with a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment. Although the law is rarely enforced, there have been recent arrests (2015 and 2022). There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 11,8M Capital Port Moresby Language English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu Currency Kina (PGK)

Legal framework · Papua New Guinea

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · max penalty 14 years
Penal Code, Section 210 · 14 years for anal/oral sex · 3 years for other acts · documented arrests in 2015 and 2022
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no adoption for same-sex couples

Official sources
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Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to crime, civil unrest and piracy. Level 4 for central Bougainville and the Highlands region.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all but essential travel to parts of Papua New Guinea due to tribal fighting in Hela, Southern Highlands and Enga.

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