Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Posted: 8 June 2018, 14:08 NZST
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place in the Russian Federation from 14 June to 15 July 2018. There are 11 host cities across Russia. New Zealand football fans travelling to Russia to attend matches should be well prepared and have official tickets and fan IDs. These documents need to be kept safely with you at all times, along with your passport. You should be familiar with the requirements of the Russian authorities, including visitor registration within 24 hours and strict visa regulations...Read More
Updated: 5 June 2018, 16:38 NZST
On 3 June 2018, Fuego Volcano in Guatemala erupted, producing lava, ash and dangerous gases resulting in at least 60 fatalities and numerous casualties. Many people are still missing – the towns of El Rodeo and La Libertad are presumed to be worst affected. Those near the volcano have been advised to evacuate immediately. We advise all New Zealanders to stay away from the affected areas, and to follow the advice of local authorities including evacuation orders. Monitor local media to stay up t...Read More
Reviewed: 28 May 2018, 14:15 NZST
The USGS Volcano Hazards Program have an issued a volcano alert level warning for Kilauea Volcano on Hawai’i Island (also known as Big Island) due to a volcanic eruption, producing lava and hazardous gases. Hawaii County Civil Defense have evacuation orders in place for areas of the East Rift Zone of the volcano, and have blocked off access to specific areas of the Volcanoes National Park including some major roads. Earthquakes have been affecting the region and are likely to continue. Eru...Read More
Reviewed: 28 May 2018, 14:10 NZST
During April 2018 violent protests occured throughout Nicaragua, particularly in Managua, Masaya, Leon and Esteli. Street violence involved tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition, resulting in many serious injuries and at least 10 fatalities. Some Government buildings were damaged, and troops were deployed in several cities. Various marches and demonstrations continued in May 2018, and there is potential for further violence and disorder. Access to the Managua International Airport and...Read More
Reviewed: 28 May 2018, 14:01 NZST
People travelling to the Pacific should take extra steps to avoid mosquito bites following an outbreak of dengue fever. Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in most Pacific Islands, in North Queensland (Australia), Asia (including India), Africa and Central/South America. Dengue fever is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and cannot be spread directly from person to person. Increased numbers of dengue fever cases have been rep...Read More
Posted: 29 March 2018, 17:03 NZDT
The Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services has issued a public notice advising of an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Fiji. Though the risk for travellers to Fiji is low, people staying in local communities or for longer periods of time should be vigilant and aware of the symptoms of meningitis following an outbreak of meningococcal disease.Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection that causes two very serious illnesses: meningitis (an infection of the membranes that cover the b...Read More
Reviewed: 5 March 2018, 14:11 NZDT
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, and continuing through 2017 the Brazilian Ministry of Health reported outbreaks of yellow fever in several e...Read More
Reviewed: 1 February 2018, 11:35 NZDT
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
Reviewed: 1 February 2018, 11:20 NZDT
Due to recent law changes, the United States of America has new entry requirements when arriving into their territory, or travelling to Cuba from the US. These could impact your travel in the region. Additional security questions at check-in Passengers on direct flights to the United States may be subjected to additional security-based questions at their airline check-in counter and may require additional security screening. This may cause delays, so we advise passengers to ensure they allow ext...Read More
Reviewed: 1 February 2018, 11:15 NZDT
Don’t want your holiday to go up in smoke? Travelling with an electronic cigarette may land you in prison or with a fine. Some countries consider electronic cigarettes and the liquid used in them as prohibited products, which may have some serious consequences for you when you get to the border or are stopped by the authorities in-country. Countries with the ban could impose a hefty fine and/or a prison sentence if it is deemed you attempted to import a prohibited item. We advise all traveller...Read More
Reviewed: 2 October 2017, 10:20 NZDT
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
Philippines
Reviewed: 19 June 2018
Reviewed: 19 June 2018
Colombia
Reviewed: 18 June 2018
Reviewed: 18 June 2018
Yemen
Reviewed: 15 June 2018
Reviewed: 15 June 2018
Cyprus
Reviewed: 15 June 2018
Reviewed: 15 June 2018
Ukraine
Reviewed: 13 June 2018
Reviewed: 13 June 2018
Eswatini
Reviewed: 12 June 2018
Reviewed: 12 June 2018
Mozambique
Reviewed: 11 June 2018
Reviewed: 11 June 2018
Ethiopia
Reviewed: 11 June 2018
Reviewed: 11 June 2018
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