Papua
New Guinea
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registered as a migration agent. Anyone using these resources
should obtain advice from a registered migration agent
or a practicing lawyer. There may be errors or omissions
in the resources. UNHCR has attempted to ensure that the
resources are current and accurate, but it is not responsible
for the consequences of any errors or omissions.
PNG Country information
Papua
New Guinea is a signatory to the 1951 Convention relating
to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol relating
to the status of refugees. At present, however, there is
no national legislation in place.
Persons applying for
refugee status in Papua New Guinea should contact the Division
of Immigration and Citizenship
Division
of the Department of Foreign Affairs, on tel +675 3231503/3231909 or fax: +675 3256526/3255206. Moale Haus, Waigani, National Capital District (NCD), Port Moresby
If you have any difficulties or would
like to contact UNHCR in PNG, the contact details are below:
UNHCR
4th floor, ADF Building, Musgrave Street
Port Moresby.
Ph : 321 5973/ 321 7422
Fax : 321 5977
Email : pngpo@unhcr.org
PO Box 1041, Port Moresby, PNG.
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