- Pre-departure COVID-19 test for all travellers to New Zealand
- United States: 2020 Presidential Elections
- United Kingdom: Travel Disruptions
- COVID-19: Advice for New Zealanders Overseas
- Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
- Thailand: Demonstrations
- United States of America: Wildfires
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- Hong Kong: Demonstrations and National Security Legislation
- Middle East: Regional Tensions
- Chile: Civil Unrest
- Australia: Bushfires
- Brexit: New Zealanders in the United Kingdom
- Travelling as a Dual Citizen
- New Zealanders with unpaid debts overseas
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- India: Severe Air Pollution
- Drug Crime Overseas: Don't Risk It
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- Need a visa for travelling overseas?
- Indonesia: Methanol Poisoning
- Adventure tourism and sports
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- Outbreaks of Polio
- Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola Virus
- Advice for New Zealanders Overseas
- South America: Ayahuasca tea
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Pre-departure COVID-19 test for all travellers to New Zealand
Updated: 19 January 2021, 14:25 NZDT
The Government requires travellers to New Zealand from all countries (except Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific Islands) to provide evidence of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result before departure. This requirement comes into force at 11:59pm (NZT) on Monday 25 January. Travellers to New Zealand coming from the United Kingdom and United States have already been required to show a negative pre-departure test result since 11:59pm (NZ...read more
United States: 2020 Presidential Elections
Reviewed: 15 January 2021, 16:05 NZDT
The United States presidential election took place on Tuesday 3 November 2020, with an inauguration ceremony scheduled for Wednesday 20 January 2021. Political activity including rallies and protest activity has occurred following the election. Political rallies or protests are anticipated in Washington DC and other state capitals in the lead up and on the day of the inauguration on 20 January 2021. A strong police and/or National Guard presence...read more
United Kingdom: Travel Disruptions
Posted: 23 December 2020, 15:11 NZDT
In response to announcements around a new strain of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, a large number of countries and airlines have put in place temporary travel restrictions for travelers from the UK. New Zealanders concerned about implications for any intended travel should contact their travel provider to discuss their options. We recognise that not everyone who wants to return home will be able to do so, and that this may be distressing ...read more
COVID-19: Advice for New Zealanders Overseas
Reviewed: 1 December 2020, 15:16 NZDT
New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 1. For more information on what this means, visit the New Zealand Government’s dedicated COVID-19 website. Advice for New Zealanders currently overseas We currently advise that you do not travel overseas at this time. Transport and transit options to return to New Zealand have been severely disrupted during the pandemic. Even booked flights may be cancelled.If you are a New Zeal...read more
Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
Reviewed: 1 December 2020, 15:15 NZDT
The Pacific cyclone season runs from 1 November 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...read more
Thailand: Demonstrations
Reviewed: 30 November 2020, 13:26 NZDT
There have beeen recent protests in Thailand. It is anticipated that protest rallies in Bangkok and other provinces around Thailand will continue over the coming weeks. These rallies may be announced at short-notice with exact locations often not confirmed until shortly before the protests start. Parts of Bangkok’s public transport and road networks have been disrupted or closed during the protests. Given a heightened risk of dis...read more
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