Djibouti
Djibouti
Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Djibouti
Luxembourg
Terrorism
Terrorist groups, individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks across Europe. Groups adhering to various ideologies have conducted attacks in Europe in the past.
Rwanda
Border regions
Due to ongoing tensions, borders with the DRC and Burundi could close without notice. If you travel to these areas, be vigilant as the security situation could deteriorate with little warning. Exercise extreme caution if you are travelling in border areas as the border may not be clearly marked.
Saudi Arabia
Switzerland
Terrorism
Terrorist groups, including individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to varioius forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Switzerland and across Europe.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently announced that Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its work at the border with a campaign to ensure travellers do their part to protect farmers from foot-and-mouth disease.
Mozambique
Terrorism
There is a very high threat from terrorism, especially in the Cabo Delgado province. Terrorists are likely to target foreigners and foreign interests, including in towns and other areas where foreign companies operate.
Central African Republic
Civil Unrest/Political Tension
There is sustained violence in CAR and the security situation is unstable and dangerous. Rebel activity, inter-communal tensions and lawlessness is prevalent throughout the country and despite the presence of international peacekeeping forces the potential for sectarian violence remains high.
The security situation in the capital, Bangui, remains fragile and there continue to be reports of violence, killing and looting.
Eritrea
Violent Crime
Street crime is rare but is increasingly happening in cities and towns, including Asmara, particularly pickpocketing against foreigners. Armed banditry is common near the border with Sudan, and Djibouti along the coast north of Massawa, and on some rural roads.