Register your overseas travel and/or residential details with us so we can contact you if necessary in an emergency.
You may require an International Driving Permit to drive in another country. This is proof that you hold a valid New Zealand driver's licence. Further information can be found at the Automobile Association website.
Get comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable insurer. Read the policy carefully to ensure it covers your personal circumstances and planned activities eg scuba diving. Ask your insurance provider to ensure you have appropriate cover. The Insurance Council of New Zealand provides more information on their website [external link].
Start writing a destination name in the box. Select the destination you want from the list to go to the travel advisory. Typing more letters narrows the search. When your destination appears in the search box hit "enter".
Select a region on the map to read regional travel advice.
China 18 July 2008
Turkey 14 July 2008
France 11 July 2008
Zimbabwe 4 July 2008
Lebanon 2 July 2008
If you are planning to travel to the United States under the visa waiver programme, see the US Embassy website [external link] for official information on the new travel authorisation requirements due to be introduced in January 2009.
There has been a recent upsurge in dengue fever cases in some parts of the South Pacific (Tonga, New Caledonia, Kiribati and Palau) and in South America (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). Dengue fever is a serious viral disease spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. As there is no vaccine to protect against dengue fever, travellers are advised to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and stay in lodgings where there are mosquito screens on windows and doors. If you feel unwell during your trip or in the first two weeks after your return, you are advised to seek immediate medical advice.
The Olympic Games will be held in China from 6-24 August 2008 and the Paralympic Games from 6-17 September 2008. Find out more.
Visitors to China can expect tightened security procedures in the lead up to the Olympics and this may impact on visa issuing procedures.
New Zealanders are advised to apply for their visa to China in the country they are ordinarily resident. (If you live in New Zealand, you should obtain your visa before you leave.)
You may be having a great time on your holiday but forgetting to contact family and friends can cause them stress and worry. Don't forget to keep in touch with your loved ones. See our Missing Persons section for more information.
