Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
Colombia
Domestic travel
Illegal armed groups are active throughout Colombia and present a significant risk to safety. Armed groups have been linked to kidnapping, terrorism and violent crime. In some parts of the country, the authority of the Colombian state is limited and travel can be dangerous. The risk is highest in remote and rural areas and in any area with drug production.
Solomon Islands
Political Tensions/Civil Unrest
Parliamentarians are expected to vote for the new Prime Minister on 2 May. Civil unrest can arise with little notice and political developments have occasionally resulted in violence.
France
Terrorism
On 25 March 2024, France raised its terrorism alert warning to the highest level. Expect to see increased levels of security nationwide. A heightened threat of terrorism remains throughout France, with a number of violent attacks in the past:
Serbia
Civil Unrest
Protests and demonstrations occur from time to time in Serbia, particularly in major towns and cities like Belgrade, and occasional unrest along the border with Kosovo remains possible. These can cause major traffic delays and disruptions to public transport.
Mexico
Violent crime
Violent crime, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and sexual assault is common in Mexico, including in tourist areas. Mexican government statistics indicate that both violent and non-violent crime occur much more frequently in Mexico City and the State of Mexico than in many other parts of the country.
Myanmar
Samoa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Samoa at this time.
Samoa is experiencing a dengue outbreak. Please read our dengue information before travelling.
New Zealanders travelling or living in Samoa should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
Cyprus
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises control in the (Greek Cypriot) southern part of the island. The northern part operates under an autonomous Turkish Cypriot administration, with a United Nations peacekeeping force controlling the buffer zone (or “green line”) between them. As New Zealand does not recognize the Turkish Cypriot administration, assistance to New Zealanders in the northern part of Cyprus is limited.
Advice for travellers to France for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
New Zealanders heading to France for this year’s Olympic Games (26 July - 11 August) and Paralympic Games (28 August - 8 September) are advised to read the following information, in conjunction with the travel advisory for France.
Papua New Guinea
Violent Crime
The law and order situation in Papua New Guinea continues to pose serious risks to travellers. Violent crime, including armed robbery, murder, carjacking, home invasions and sexual assault, is common throughout the country, especially in urban areas such as Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, Kokopo and Mt Hagen. The settlement areas in these centres are particularly dangerous.
