Latest Travel Alerts and Warnings
travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
03 December 2023
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination.-
Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
23 June 2023
Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.
Read the country information
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Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
31 July 2023
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise Increased Caution in:
- The Casamance region due to
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Tajikistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
27 November 2023
Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators, Level 3 areas, and the “If you decide to travel” section.
Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism, unexploded landmines, and occasional violence near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
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Iceland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
26 July 2023
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.
Read the country information
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See Summaries - Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
30 June 2023
Reissued with updates to wrongful detention language and information for the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions (SARs).
Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans,
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Zambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
31 July 2023
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.
Read the country information page
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Armenia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
17 July 2023
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed and “Do Not Travel” areas updated.
Exercise increased caution in Armenia due to areas of armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel
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Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel
13 July 2023
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Do not travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and risk of unjust detention.
Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Damascus
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Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
06 June 2023
Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to:
- Chapare region due to crime.
Reconsider
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Taiwan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
11 July 2023
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.
Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan.
Read the Taiwan International Travel
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News and Warnings
Travel Health News and Warnings from New Zealand: safetravel.govt.nz-
Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Lebanon: Security Situation
On 7 October 2023, rockets were fired from Gaza across southern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. There is currently a large-scale ongoing conflict occurring in areas of southern Israel close to the border with Gaza and within Gaza. Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza and military operations are expected to continue. The conflict has the potential to impact the security situation in the wider region.
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Solomon Islands: Pacific Games 2023
Advice for travellers to the Solomon Islands for Pacific Games 2023
New Zealanders heading to this year’s Pacific Games, taking place in the Solomon Islands from 17 November until 02 December 2023, are advised to read the following information, in conjunction with the travel advisory for the Solomon Islands. -
Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
The Pacific cyclone season runs from 1 November until 30 April.
New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travellers who register can be warned if a major cyclone approaches and given advice on precautions to take.
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Viet Nam: Motorcycle Travel
For adventurous New Zealanders, motorcycle travel can seem like a great way to see Viet Nam and travel around the country. But travellers are reminded of the significant risks associated with motor cycle travel in Viet Nam. Accidents are common and can result in serious injury and even fatalities. Rental motorcycles are often poorly maintained and the helmets provided do not meet New Zealand safety standards. Roading conditions also bring additional risks and the riding habits you are used to in New Zealand are likely to differ vastly in Viet Nam.
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Niger: Security Situation
An attempted coup is underway in Niamey. The situation remains volatile and could escalate without notice. We advise all New Zealanders in Niamey to remain indoors and shelter in place until further notice.
Violent demonstrations have occurred in Niamey and security forces have used tear gas to disperse crowds. There is a heightened military presence near government buildings, including at the Presidential Palace on Boulevard de la République.
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Sudan: Security Situation
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Measles
The Ministry of Health is advising people travelling overseas (to any destination) to make sure they are fully immunised against measles before they go. While cases in New Zealand are rare because endemic measles has been eliminated here, the disease is regularly brought into the country through international travel. There are currently significant measles outbreaks overseas including in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Security Travel Alerts form the International Educational Exchange
CIEE Alerts
03 December 2023
Active alerts to communicate any health and safety updates regarding our students on programs.-
CIEE SECURITY ALERT - DUBLIN
As of late Nov. 23, unrest, acts of arson, and clashes are ongoing in central Dublin. Protesters are denouncing an earlier stabbing incident that occurred in Parnell Square. Unruly demonstrators continue to set fires to vehicles in the area and have reportedly set fire to a Holiday Inn Express at the intersection of O'Connell Street and Cathal Brugha Street; a tram has also been set on fire. Authorities deployed heavily to the area and closed several roads to the public, including O'Connell Street. All bus services in the city have been suspended.
At this time, all CIEE participants have confirmed their safety and responded to our emergency notification system instructing them to avoid the area.
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CIEE Security Alert - Thailand
Heightened security is likely at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok through at least early Oct. 4 following an earlier security incident. Shots were reported at the site during the afternoon of Oct. 3. Shoppers evacuated the scene. At least three people were killed and five injured during the apparent attack. The police have arrested the suspected gunman. As of the early evening Oct. 3, BTS Skyway has reportedly closed its connections to Siam Paragon. Siam Paragon shopping mall is also reportedly closed.
CIEE is currently messaging all participants to confirm the status of their safety. At this time, we have no reports that any CIEE Thailand participants have been impacted by this incident. As this is a developing situation, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in contact with our participants to ensure their ongoing safety.
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CIEE Security Alert - Morocco
A magnitude-6.8 earthquake occurred in Chichaoua Province at around 23:11 Sept. 8. The epicenter was about 56 km (35 miles) west of Oukaimeden. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 18 km (11 miles), and strong shaking was probably felt in areas in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter, with light-to-moderate shaking likely felt in other parts of Morocco. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, significant damage is possible near the epicenter. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. Locations primarily impacted by this alert include Agadir, Marrakesh, and Taghazout.
All CIEE Morocco participants have reported they are safe and not directly impacted by this incident.