Residents and visitors generally find a safe and secure environment in the UAE, but regional tensions have aggravated security concerns across the Middle East region.
The ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could lead to increased tensions in other locations in the Middle East.
If you're travelling on a New Zealand passport showing 'X' in the gender field, you won't be able to enter or transit the UAE.
Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in the UAE should be aware of are:
New Zealanders travelling or living in the United Arab Emirates should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.
See below for detailed travel advice.
Street Address:
Level 25, Suite 2503, International Tower, Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Postal Address:
PO Box 62292, Abu Dhabi
Telephone:
+971 2 496-3333
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/united-arab-emirates
Hours:
Mon-Wed 0900-1600, Thu 0900-1530, Fri 0900-1130
Notarial Services: Mondays and Wednesdays 1100-1300 and Fridays from 0900-1100 by appointment only.
Street Address:
Office 6A, 6th Floor, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Postal Address:
PO Box 23-156, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone:
+971 4 270 0100
Email:
[email protected]
Hours:
Mon-Fri 0830-1600, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1115-1300, Notarial Hours: by appointment only, please email to arrange.
