From 1 October 2019, some international visitors, transit passengers and all cruise ship passengers must have an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before travelling to New Zealand.

The Government of New Zealand has announced that it is contributing NZ$250,000 to the immediate relief efforts for Caribbean countries affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

New Zealanders in the Caribbean should be aware Hurricane Irma is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Leeward Islands before 6 September.