Military strikes and reprisal attacks have occurred in a number of locations in the Middle East. The situation remains unpredictable and the risk of military conflict remains. If the security situation deteriorates, travel disruptions should be expected and our travel advice levels could change at short notice.
There remains a threat of attacks against United States linked locations, and Israeli communities in the region. Avoid likely targets areas, including military bases, oil infrastructure, critical infrastructure like airports, power plants and sub-stations, telecommunication sites, de-salination plants and US diplomatic facilities like US Embassies, US Consulates and identifiably US businesses.
New Zealanders in the region should stay vigilant and monitor the media to stay informed about current events in your travel destination.
If you are in, or planning to travel to, the middle east, monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities at all times, including any shelter in place orders.
You can read more about our advice for what to do during violence or conflict here.
For further information about the security situation in the Middle East, you can read our news article here.
The UAE has strict cybersecurity laws. It is prohibited to photograph or share images of security incidents or government buildings, If you do so you may be arrested or detained.
If you're travelling on a New Zealand passport showing 'X' in the gender field, you won't be able to enter or transit the UAE.
Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in the UAE should be aware of are:
New Zealanders travelling or living in the United Arab Emirates should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.
See below for detailed travel advice.
Street Address:
Level 25, Suite 2503, International Tower, Capital Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Postal Address:
PO Box 62292, Abu Dhabi
Telephone:
+971 2 496-3333
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/united-arab-emirates
Hours:
Mon-Thurs 08:30-16:00, Fri 10:00-12:00.
Consular Notarial Services: By appointment only.
Street Address:
Office 6A, 6th Floor, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Postal Address:
PO Box 23-156, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone:
+971 4 270 0100
Email:
[email protected]
Hours:
Mon-Fri 0830-1600, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1115-1300, Notarial Hours: by appointment only, please email to arrange.
