Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Reviewed: 24 April 2018, 11:15 NZST
Anzac Day 2018 commemorations in Gallipoli, TurkeyOn Anzac Day 2018, we will commemorate the Anzac landings in Gallipoli. There is no ballot for the 2018 Anzac Day services at Gallipoli but attendees will require an attendance pass (which can be obtained by prior registration from the Overseas Commemorations website). Anyone wishing to attend the Dawn Service can do so regardless of nationality. The New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair is also open to all nationalities. Foreigners wishing to enter...Read More
Updated: 24 April 2018, 11:00 NZST
Violent protests are occurring throughout Nicaragua, particularly in Managua, Masaya, Leon and Esteli. These started on 18 April 2018. Street violence has involved tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition, resulting in many serious injuries and at least 10 fatalities. Some Government buildings have been damaged, and troops have been deployed in several cities. Access to the Managua International Airport and to the area of Carretera a Masaya (where universities, shopping malls and restaurants...Read More
Updated: 23 April 2018, 21:30 NZST
On 13 April 2018 demonstrations began in downtown Yerevan against recent political developments in Armenia. Protests have continued and spread across the country, closing transport routes without notice. Many protesters have been detained, or dispersed by law enforcement. Due to the unpredictable nature of the protests and heavy police presence, there could be a potential for violence. We advise New Zealanders in Armenia to avoid all protests, demonstrations and political rallies as even those i...Read More
Updated: 15 April 2018, 16:25 NZST
The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department has assessed the Volcanic Alert Level as Level 3 (out of 5) for the Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae Island which is in a minor eruption state. New Zealanders in Vanuatu are advised to follow the advice of the local authorities, including the evacuation order. In the event of volcanic ash clouds, New Zealanders travelling to/from Vanuatu are advised to confirm their travel arrangements with their airline or travel agent directly, prior to tra...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: 7 March 2018, 14:31 NZDT
The Pacific cyclone season begins on 1 November and runs until 30 April. New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travellers who register can be warned if a major cyclone approaches and given advice on precautions to take. We can also make contact with you following a significant cyclone to check on your well-being. If you are in an area affected by a cyclone, you should follow the advice of the local autho...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
Updated: 5 February 2018, 15:30 NZDT
The Western Cape, including Cape Town, is experiencing a serious drought. The city of Cape Town is most severely affected and it has implemented water restrictions. Effective 1 February 2018, water restrictions of 50 litres per person per day apply. Water restrictions are in place to reduce demand and conserve water. The City of Cape Town has cautioned that more severe restrictions may be necessary. We encourage all New Zealanders to be mindful of water consumption and comply with local re...Read More
Reviewed: 1 February 2018, 11:40 NZDT
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
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, 11:25 NZDT
Major cities in India are currently experiencing severe levels of air pollution. Some of the most common health effects of air pollution include irritation of eyes, throat and lungs. For people with existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, breathing in air pollution can make these conditions worse. New Zealanders in areas affected by the air pollution are advised to monitor pollution readings, such as those provided by the Air Quality Index website. If you have concerns a...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
Albania
Reviewed: 26 April 2018
Reviewed: 26 April 2018
Nicaragua
Reviewed: 23 April 2018
Reviewed: 23 April 2018
Sri Lanka
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
Uganda
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
South Korea
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
Reviewed: 18 April 2018
Philippines
Reviewed: 13 April 2018
Reviewed: 13 April 2018
Tonga
Reviewed: 12 April 2018
Reviewed: 12 April 2018
Tunisia
Reviewed: 10 April 2018
Reviewed: 10 April 2018
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