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New Zealand Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

The US State Department currently rates New Zealand at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1
Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand . New Zealand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for New Zealand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

UK FCDO

Level 1
This travel advice page covers New Zealand. See separate travel advice for Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue . Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel: check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator review your travel insurance policy for coverage monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

flood · Magnitude 0
Green flood alert in New Zealand
On 31/05/2026, a flood started in New Zealand, lasting until 02/06/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 8 displaced .
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:15:49 GMT · 1w ago

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for New Zealand at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to New Zealand?

New Zealand is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for New Zealand?

The US State Department currently rates New Zealand at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for New Zealand?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for New Zealand. This travel advice page covers New Zealand.

Other countries at Level 1