Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Zambia
Crime
Petty crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching and theft from parked cars is common.
Travel in major cities is generally safe during daylight hours. Violent crime, including armed robberies, home invasions, carjackings and sexual assault have occurred throughout Zambia, particularly in Lusaka and other major cities.
Taiwan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Taiwan at this time.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
For travel advice and information about COVID-19, please see our news feature here.
Syria
Zimbabwe
Switzerland
Terrorism
There is an underlying threat of terrorism in Switzerland. Terrorist groups, including those based in Syria and Iraq, continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Europe.
New Zealanders in Switzerland are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources. We recommend following any instructions issued by the local authorities and exercising vigilance in public places.
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.
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.
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.
Monaco
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Monaco at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Monaco should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Monaco are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
