- 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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Health information
Reviewed: 2 October 2017, 10:20 NZDT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade liaises with the Ministry of Health to provide information on health issues for New Zealand travellers, including information on disease outbreaks and health precautions for travellers. For more information on travel health issues, please see our Health and Travel page. ...read more
Heading overseas on a break?
Updated: 4 May 2017, 17:00 NZST
Recent terrorist attacks in Europe, in popular places frequented by Kiwi travellers, have put the spotlight on important measures everyone should take to help ensure their safety while overseas. Here are our top tips for a safe and memorable holiday: Register on SafeTravel - this allows us to update you on security at your destination, as well as contact you in the event of an emergency to confirm you are OK. Registered travellers are usu...read more
Aviation security enhancements for flights to the United States and United Kingdom
Updated: 22 March 2017, 16:08 NZDT
From no later than 25 March 2017, passengers on direct flights inbound to the United States and the United Kingdom from certain airports in the Middle East and North Africa will not be allowed to carry electronic devices larger than a cell phone or smart phone in carry-on luggage or other accessible property. Electronic devices that exceed the size limits will need to be secured in checked luggage.For flights to the United Kingdom, the UK governm...read more
South Africa: Withdrawal of Visa Exemption
Updated: 13 February 2017, 14:35 NZDT
New Zealanders travelling to South Africa should be aware that from 16 January 2017, all New Zealand passport holders will be required to obtain an entry visa prior to travelling to South Africa. New Zealanders arriving in South Africa on or after 16 January 2017 should ensure they have the correct visa.The South African High Commission in Wellington has provided information on the visa application process. New Zealanders requiring further ...read more
Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas
Reviewed: 11 October 2016, 14:52 NZDT
Motorbikes and scooters are a great way to get around when you’re overseas, however accidents do happen and New Zealanders should ensure they have adequate travel insurance for all eventualities. If you intend hiring cars, motorbikes, jet skis or any other motorised vehicle while overseas, you should comply with local licensing laws. Talk to your travel insurer to check your insurance policy covers such activity and seek advice on a...read more
Canada Visa Exemption
Updated: 28 September 2016, 09:02 NZDT
On 15 March 2016, changes to the Canadian visa exemption came into effect. All New Zealand citizens travelling to, or transiting through Canada, including those who currently do not need a visa, now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation or eTA. Exceptions include travellers with a valid Canadian visa. The leniency period that allows travellers to board their flight without an eTA ends on November 9, 2016.You can apply for...read more
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