Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Guam
Security
New Zealanders in Guam are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America. See our USA travel advisory.
Algeria
Terrorism
There is a high threat from terrorism in Algeria. While the threat is greatest in remote mountainous regions and rural areas, attacks can occur indiscriminately anywhere, at any time.
Nigeria
Albania
Terrorism
Terrorist groups, individuals returning to Europe from areas of conflict, and individuals adhering to various forms of extremist ideologies, continue to make threats to conduct attacks throughout Europe.
Kyrgyzstan
Border Areas
Tensions exist over recognition of the Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan borders. There have been violent clashes along the borders involving shelling and the exchange of gunfire.
Border regions with Kyrgyzstan are known to be used as a transit point for smuggling and cross-border criminal activity.
The security situation in Lebanon continues to be volatile. There are ongoing Israeli military airstrikes in southern Beirut and southern Lebanon. Israeli military ground operations in southern Lebanon are likely to continue. Tensions are high and the conflict could deteriorate quickly or spread to other areas in Lebanon with little warning. Your ability to move to safety could be impacted. We continue to advise that New Zealanders do not travel to Lebanon. If you are currently in Lebanon, our advice remains that New Zealanders should leave now.
Kuwait
Terrorism
Terrorism is an ongoing threat in Kuwait. There is a continued threat of attacks in the Gulf region, including on Western interests, residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. Places of worship have been attacked in the past. Further attacks are possible and could be indiscriminate.
New Zealanders in Kuwait are advised to maintain a high level of personal security awareness, particularly in public places known to be frequented by foreigners.
Croatia
Crime
While violent crime in Croatia is low, isolated incidents may occur. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag snatching is common, particularly in tourist areas, at transport hubs, on public transport, and at the beach.
Lebanon
New Zealand citizens planning on travelling to the UK or within Europe and the Schengen Zone should be aware of upcoming changes to border controls.
UK Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
From 8 January the UK government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
New Zealand passport holders travelling to the UK visa free will need to apply for an ETA. New Zealanders will be able to apply for an ETA from 27 November 2024.
More information including how to apply for a UK ETA, is on this UK government website.
