Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
There have been extensive protests across Ecuador since 3 October following new economic measures announced by the Government on 1 October. This has caused nationwide disruption, with demonstrations and road blockages in many provinces. A State of Emergency remains in place.
Typhoon Hagibis is currently tracking towards the south-east of Japan and is currently forecast to make landfall as a Category 2 Typhoon from Saturday 12 October 2019 (local time). Typhoon Hagibis is predicted to bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and destructive winds which may reach speeds of over 154km/hr.
New Zealanders in Japan are advised to follow the advice of local authorities including evacuation orders.
Munich’s annual Oktoberfest beer festival is scheduled to take place this year between 21 September and 6 October 2019 in Bavaria, Germany. New Zealanders planning on attending this year’s festival should read this information in conjunction with our current travel advisory for Germany.
Before you go
All New Zealanders planning on attending Oktoberfest are encouraged to:
New Zealanders planning on attending this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, beginning on 20 September 2019, should read this information in conjunction with the travel advisory for Japan.
Before you go
All New Zealanders planning on attending the Rugby World Cup are encouraged to:
On 20 July British Airways announced that it was suspending its flights to Cairo for seven days as a security precaution. Lufthansa have announced similar measures for two flights. Other airlines may be affected. If you plan to travel to Egypt we advise you to contact your airline for further information.
If you are considering an international surrogacy arrangement, comprehensive information is available on the Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children website. We strongly encourage you to read the Fact Sheet on International Surrogacy.
If you are overseas for the purpose of surrogacy you should:
Every year New Zealanders put themselves at risk of arrest or detention for drug-related offences overseas. Remember that when you are overseas you are subject to that country's laws and penalties - no matter how harsh they may appear by New Zealand standards.
Protest activity is ongoing in Hong Kong and there continues to be a risk of violent confrontation. Protest locations on Hong Kong Island may include the main commercial districts, including Causeway Bay.
