Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Do not travel overseas at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. This do not travel advisory (level 4 of 4) applies to all destinations except the Cook Islands....Read more
Do not travel overseas at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, associated health risks and widespread travel restrictions. This do not travel advisory (level 4 of 4) applies to all destinations except the Cook Islands....Read more
Exercise increased caution in the Cook Islands (level 2 of 4). Quarantine-free travel is now available between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Information about the current situation in Australia is available here....Read more
Exercise increased caution in the Cook Islands (level 2 of 4). Quarantine-free travel is now available between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Information about the current situation in Australia is available here....Read more
Burkina Faso
Terrorism
There is a high threat of terrorism in Burkina Faso, particularly in border areas with Mali and Niger. In 2018, terrorist groups released a statement declaring their intention to target westerners and western companies. There have been multiple attacks in the capital and elsewhere in the country since 2016.
Bulgaria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Bulgaria at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Bulgaria should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Bulgaria are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Mozambique
Crime
Violent crime, such as muggings, armed robbery and carjacking occurs in Mozambique and petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching is common in Maputo and other cities. New Zealanders in Mozambique are advised to be security conscious at all times and take steps to secure personal belongings.
Kidnapping for financial gain has occurred in Mozambique. Although the majority of victims have been Mozambican nationals, foreigners have also been targeted.
Morocco
Terrorism
There is a heightened threat of terrorism in the Maghreb region of North Africa, which includes Morocco. Terrorist groups continue to threaten attacks in Morocco, including plots that may involve foreign fighters returning to Morocco from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.
In December 2018, 2 foreign nationals were murdered while hiking in a remote mountain area near Mount Toubkal.
British Virgin Islands
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for the British Virgin Islands at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in the British Virgin Islands should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
Brunei Darussalam
Crime
Petty crime such as theft and burglary can occur in Brunei Darussalam. We advise New Zealanders to be alert to their surroundings at all times and take steps to safeguard and secure their personal belongings.
Montserrat
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Montserrat at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Montserrat should maintain comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders in Montserrat are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Botswana
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Botswana at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Botswana should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Botswana are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Montenegro
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Montenegro at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Montenegro should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Montenegro are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Mongolia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Mongolia at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Mongolia should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Mongolia are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
