Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Updated: 25 September 2017, 15:00 NZDT
The National Disaster Management Authority for Indonesia has raised the volcanic alert level for Mount Agung volcano on Bali from orange to red (level 4 on a 4 level scale). The local Karangasem government continues to monitor the situation closely. Residents and tourists have been warned to stay at least 12 kilometres from the crater. Evacuation orders are in place for those in the area due to the potential for an eruption. There is also the potential for flight disruptions as a result of vo...Read More
Updated: 25 September 2017, 14:30 NZDT
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department has raised the Volcanic Alert Level from Level 3 to Level 4 (out of 5) for the Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae Island which is in a minor eruption state. Vanuatu authorities continue to monitor the situation. At this Alert Level, the volcanic activity may increase or decrease at any time. The current area of risk is within 6.5 km around the volcano and areas that are exposed to trade winds. Villages and communities of Ambae Island, especiall...Read More
Updated: 25 September 2017, 14:00 NZDT
There was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the Mexican state of Puebla on 19 September 2017, with reports of significant damage in several regions and Mexico City. New Zealanders in the affected area should follow the advice of the local authorities, and monitor local media for any developments. Please also let your family back in New Zealand know you’re okay. New Zealanders in Mexico requiring consular assistance should contact the New Zealand Embassy in Mexico City on +52 55 5283 9460. If you ...Read More
Updated: 25 September 2017, 13:30 NZDT
Hurricane Maria has passed through the Caribbean causing extensive damage. New Zealanders in the Caribbean are advised to update their registration information or take this opportunity to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. If you have imminent travel plans involving the Caribbean, we recommend contacting your accommodation provider or travel agent directly to check whether your destination is affected by the hurricane and assure yourself that all essential utilities and ser...Read More
Updated: 1 September 2017, 16:15 NZST
Munich’s annual Oktoberfest beer festival is scheduled to take place this year between the 16th of September and the 3rd of October. New Zealanders planning on attending this year’s festival should read this information in conjunction with our current travel advisory for Germany.Before you goAll New Zealanders planning on attending Oktoberfest are encouraged to:Register your details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the SafeTravel website. This allows us to convey important ...Read More
Updated: 30 August 2017, 14:40 NZST
An outbreak of Dengue fever is currently ongoing in American Samoa, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Palau and Samoa. Dengue is also common in a number of other countries on the Pacific Rim, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and can cause significant symptoms. Symptoms include high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, joint pain, ...Read More
Reviewed: 22 August 2017, 13:10 NZST
Yellow fever is an acute viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Infection with the yellow fever virus causes varying degrees of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness with bleeding and jaundice. About 15% of people infected with yellow fever progress to a severe form of the illness, and half of those will die, as there is no cure for yellow fever. Beginning in late 2016 Brazil has experienced its most significant outbreak of yellow fever since 2000. This outbreak includes are...Read More
Updated: 2 August 2017, 15:12 NZST
Travel is permitted to Cuba from the US; however travelling for tourism purposes directly from the US to Cuba isn’t allowed under US law. This applies to US nationals and all foreign nationals who are either resident in the US, or travelling through the US en route to Cuba on any airline. Everybody travelling to Cuba from the US (both US citizens and foreign nationals) will need to comply with US law and travel for one of the 12 authorised categories of travel. Tourism isn’t one of these 12 ...Read More
Reviewed: 3 July 2017, 14:00 NZST
There is ongoing concern about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus and the impact of Zika infections on pregnant women and their babies. There are also concerns that Zika infection can, in rare instances, lead to Guillain-Barré syndrome, a serious immune system disorder. Zika has spread to many tropical and sub-tropical countries. Cases of Zika virus have been reported in Africa, southern Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas. According to the information available, the only Paci...Read More
Updated: 15 June 2017, 14:12 NZST
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have announced they plan to suspend all flights to and from Qatar from 6 June 2017 until further notice. Qatar has also announced they plan to suspend all flights to and from these destinations. New Zealanders travelling between Qatar and Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, or from New Zealand via Qatar to these destinations, are advised to contact their airline or travel agent to see if their bookings are af...Read More
Reviewed: 9 May 2016, 09:45 NZST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade liaises with the Ministry of Health to provide information on health issues for New Zealand travellers, including information on disease outbreaks and health precautions for travellers. For more information on travel health issues, please see our Health and Travel page. ...Read More
United Kingdom
Reviewed: 22 September 2017
Reviewed: 22 September 2017
Burkina Faso
Reviewed: 19 September 2017
Reviewed: 19 September 2017
Senegal
Reviewed: 18 September 2017
Reviewed: 18 September 2017
Croatia
Reviewed: 15 September 2017
Reviewed: 15 September 2017
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