- South Korea: Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018
- Iran - Civil Unrest
- Travelling in the Festive Season
- Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
- Dengue Fever outbreak
- Indonesia: Bali: Mount Agung Volcano
- India: Severe Air Pollution
- United States of America: Entry requirements
- Travelling with an Electronic Cigarette
- Brazil: Yellow Fever outbreak
- Zika Virus
- Health information
- Heading overseas on a break?
- Aviation security enhancements for flights to the United States and United Kingdom
- South Africa: Withdrawal of Visa Exemption
- Thailand: Period of Royal Mourning
- Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas
- Canada Visa Exemption
- Peru/Ecuador: Ayahuasca tea
- Europe: Internal border controls
- United States of America: 90 Day Visa Waiver and Zero Tolerance
- Need a visa for travelling overseas?
- Indonesia: Warning against poisoning from alcohol drinks, including arak, containing methanol
- International surrogacy
- Adventure tourism and sports
- New Zealanders with unpaid debts overseas
- Medical tourism
- Travelling with a criminal conviction
- United States: change to entry requirements
- Inter-country adoptions
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South Korea: Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018
Reviewed: 17 January 2018, 17:05 NZDT
Tips for fans travelling to the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang, Korea. Visit the SafeTravel website to read our travel advisory for South Korea and register with SafeTravel to receive updates. Plan well in advance There will be large numbers of spectators and fans travelling to South Korea in February and March for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. If you are planning to travel to the Games, we recomm...read more
Iran - Civil Unrest
Reviewed: 17 January 2018, 17:00 NZDT
Since 28 December 2017 there have been demonstrations in several cities across Iran. These protests remain unpredictable and there have been reports of violence and fatalities. New Zealanders in Iran are advised to remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations and large crowds, and monitor local media to stay informed of developments. Our Travel Advisory for Iran has not changed. New Zealanders requiring consular assistance can contact the New Zeal...read more
Travelling in the Festive Season
Reviewed: 17 January 2018, 16:55 NZDT
The holiday period in December and January is peak season for international air travel, and we wish all New Zealand travellers a safe trip over the summer. We have some advice for kiwi travellers to consider pre-departure: 1. Register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on our SafeTravel website, so that you receive important updates.2. Read our travel advisory for your destination, so that you are aware of any potential risks...read more
Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
Reviewed: 17 January 2018, 16:50 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 cycl...read more
Dengue Fever outbreak
Updated: 17 January 2018, 16:45 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. ...read more
Indonesia: Bali: Mount Agung Volcano
Reviewed: 15 January 2018, 14:30 NZDT
Mount Agung volcano on Bali, Indonesia erupted in late November 2017 sending ash clouds into the atmosphere. The National Disaster Management Authority for Indonesia has assessed the volcanic alert level for Mount Agung at level 4 (on a 4 level scale). The Indonesian authorities have an exclusion zone in place around Mount Agung volcano. Residents and tourists have been warned to stay at least 6 kilometres away from the volcano's crater. Ev...read more
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