- Indonesia: Bali: Mount Agung Volcano
- Europe: Internal border controls
- United States of America: Entry requirements
- South Africa: Western Cape Water Shortage
- Dengue Fever outbreak
- Fiji - Meningococcal outbreak
- Brazil: Yellow Fever outbreak
- Travelling with an Electronic Cigarette
- 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
- Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas
- Canada Visa Exemption
- 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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Indonesia: 7.5 Earthquake
Reviewed: 8 October 2018, 12:35 NZDT
On 28 September 2018 a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. A tsunami later hit the coastal town of Palu and other parts of the Central Sulawesi province, sweeping houses and buildings on its way. At least 2,100 people have been confirmed dead and many are injured. We have upgraded our travel advisory level for Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. We now advise New Zealanders to avoid non-esse...read more
South America: Ayahuasca tea
Reviewed: 6 September 2018, 09:00 NZST
In some South American countries, especially Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, shamans and other individuals offer ‘spiritual cleansing’ rituals which involve serving Ayahuasca tea. This tea contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which is a hallucinogen. While not illegal, Ayahuasca tourism is not regulated and does present certain risks. There have been reports of psychological damage, assault, theft and rape of people under the infl...read more
New Language for Travel Advisories
Reviewed: 20 August 2018, 16:00 NZST
We have changed the language we use within our travel advisory levels categories, to make them more useful for New Zealanders travelling overseas. The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade now uses a four level system to give advice in each of our travel advisories: - Exercise normal safety and security precautions (previously “no significant security risk”) - Exercise increased caution (previously ...read more
Nicaragua: Civil Unrest
Reviewed: 2 August 2018, 11:55 NZST
There has been a prolonged period of political unrest and street violence in many areas in Nicaragua since mid-April 2018. This has involved the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition, causing many serious casualties and fatalities. There is potential for further violence and disorder – marches and demonstrations continue, particularly in and around Managua and Masaya. Major transport routes are frequently blocked, including land b...read more
Indonesia: Bali: Mount Agung Volcano
Reviewed: 19 July 2018, 13:45 NZST
There was a marked increase in seismic activity from Mt Agung Volcano in Bali, Indonesia during 2018. Eruptions occured in late June and early July, and the potential for further activity remains. Ash clouds have previously disrupted air travel in and out of Bali, further ash clouds could cause airport closures and the cancellation of flights at short notice. For more information please see Bali International Airport’...read more
Europe: Internal border controls
Reviewed: 18 July 2018, 16:13 NZST
As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue visas it cannot provide definitive advice on the requirements to enter or exit countries within the Schengen area. Border officials may adopt different interpretations of the rules or take into account other factors which might affect eligibility for entry. For this reason we recommend that travellers consult in advance with their travel agent or the relevant EU/Schengen emba...read more
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