Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
ALERT - COVID-19: Do not travel overseas at this time. Due to the difficulty travellers are experiencing returning home, some New Zealanders overseas may need to stay safely where they are....Read more
ALERT - COVID-19: Do not travel overseas at this time. Due to the difficulty travellers are experiencing returning home, some New Zealanders overseas may need to stay safely where they are....Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Bermuda at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Bermuda should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Bermuda are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Mayotte at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Mayotte should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Mayotte are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Bhutan at this time.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
There have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Bhutan.
Local authorities in countries and territories with confirmed cases of COVID-19 may impose containment measures including travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to prevent the spread of the virus.
Kidnapping
There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping against foreigners throughout Mauritania. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and other groups have specifically targeted and kidnapped foreigners in parts of North Africa and pose a significant security threat in Mauritania. There is a heightened risk of kidnapping in border and remote desert areas of North Africa. There remains a strong possibility that kidnapped foreigners could be on-sold to terrorist groups.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Martinique at this time.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
There have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Martinique.
Local authorities in countries and territories with confirmed cases of COVID-19 may impose containment measures including travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for the Marshall Islands at this time.
Due to the current outbreak of measles affecting parts of the Pacific, travellers intending to visit Marshall Islands are now required to demonstrate proof of immunisation at the border before entering the territory. Please read our measles information before travelling.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Benin at this time.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Benin should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Benin are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Malta at this time.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
There have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Malta.
Local authorities in countries and territories with confirmed cases of COVID-19 may impose containment measures including travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to prevent the spread of the virus.
Political/Security Situation
Despite the presence of a UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSMA), the political and security situation in Mali remains volatile and could deteriorate with little warning. There are ongoing clashes with military and terrorist groups and attacks in northern Mali. The environment in southern Mali is more stable, but the possibility remains for continued attacks and unrest.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
There have been confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Belgium.
Local authorities in countries and territories with confirmed cases of COVID-19 may impose containment measures including travel restrictions and quarantine requirements to prevent the spread of the virus.
