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Reviewed: 30 May 2008, 15:00 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2008
There is some risk to your security in the United States due to the threat from terrorism and we advise New Zealanders to exercise caution.
There is an increased global risk of terrorism. No country is immune from a terrorist attack, and no person is immune from becoming a victim of an attack. Terrorists have little regard for civilian casualties and, in many cases, attacks are designed to maximise casualties.
Wherever you are, you should keep yourself informed about the latest alerts and stay aware of your surroundings in areas where large numbers of people congregate, such as shopping malls, markets, monuments, demonstrations and on any public transport.
A terrorist plot to allegedly blow up aircraft in mid-flight using liquid explosives on flights from the United Kingdom to the United States was disrupted in a major counter-terrorism operation carried out in the United Kingdom in August 2006.
For the latest official threat rating that the United States has in place, see the Department of Homeland Security website [external link].
Travellers from New Zealand to the United States should allow three hours when transiting from an international flight to a domestic flight due to increased security checks.
The Transportation Security Administration website [external link] provides guidance for airline passengers travelling to the United States.
Immigration regulations are strictly enforced. Overstaying can result in detention then deportation. See our United States travel tips .
New Zealanders travelling or resident in the United States of America should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place. Medical costs in the United States are extremely high and the New Zealand government cannot assist with medical expenses.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in the United States of America are encouraged to record their details online.
See our tips for travel to the United States.
See our regional advice for North America
Other Countries' Travel Advisories
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Contact details are
Street Address 37 Observatory Circle NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States of America
Telephone +1 202 328 4800 Facsimile +1 202 667 5227
Email nz@nzemb.org
Website New Zealand Embassy Washington [external link]
Office hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1230, 1330 -1700 hrs; Visa applications Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230 hrs
Contact details are
Street Address Suite 600E, 2425 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United States of America
Telephone +1 310 566 6555 Facsimile +1 310 566 6556
Email nzcg.la@verizon.net
Website New Zealand Consulate-General Los Angeles [external link]
Office hours Mon - Fri 0830 - 1300, 1330 - 1630 hrs
Visa Section Mon - Fri 0900 -1230 hrs
Street Address 222 East 41st St, (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues), Suite 2510, New York, NY 10017 - 6702, United States of America
Telephone +1 212 832 4038 Facsimile +1 212 832 7602
Office hours Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230 hrs for consular calls
Contact details are
Street Address 513 Seminole Avenue, NE Atlanta Georgia 30307, United States of America
Telephone +1 404 745 4551 Facsimile +1 404 525 2495
Email newzealand@mindspring.com
Street Address PretiFlaherty 57 North Main Street, Concord NH 033021 - 1318, United States of America
Postal Address PO Box 1318, Concord NH 033021 - 1318, United States of America
Telephone +1 603 225 8228 Facsimile +1 603 226 2637
Email nzconsulate@preti.com
Street Address 8600 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, ( Suite 500N), Chicago, IL 60631 - 3505, United States of America
Telephone +1 773 714 8669 Facsimile +1 773 714 9483
Email eaburkhardt@railworld-inc.com
Street Address 3929 Old Pali Road, Honolulu HI 96817 United States of America
Postal Address PO Box 730, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States of America
Telephone +1 808 595 2200 Facsimile +1 808 595 3409
Email plewis7777@hawaii.rr.com
Street Address 246 Warrenton Drive, Houston, TX77024 - 6626, United States of America
Telephone +1 713 973 8680 Facsimile +1 713 973 6679
Street Address 44733 North El Macero Drive, El Macero, CA 95618 - 1066, United States of America
Postal Address PO Box 3005, CA 95618 - 1066, United States of America
Telephone +1 530 756 8013 Facsimile +1 530 756 7032
Email starrned@msn.com
Street Address 1655 Linden Lane, Bountiful, Utah, UT 84010, United States of America
Telephone +1 801 237 2664 (Direct), +1 801 296 2494 (Voicemail), (no fax)
Email imckay@bonneville.com
Street Address c/- Finistere Partners, LLC, 12555 High Bluff Dr, Suite 175, San Diego, CA 92103, United States of America
Telephone +1 858 552 8454 Facsimile +1 858 552 8465
Email rob@finistere.com
Street Address One Maritime Plaza ( Suite 700), San Francisco, CA 94111, United States of America
Postal Address PO Box 33045, San Francisco, CA 94133 - 0455
Telephone +1 415 399 1255 Facsimile +1 415 399 9775
Email nzconsf@yahoo.com
Street Address 10649 North Beach Road, Bow, WA 98232, United States of America
Telephone +1 360 766 8002 Facsimile +1 360 766 6791
Email ambnew@email.msn.com
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