Latest Travel Alerts and Warnings
travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
16 August 2022
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination.-
Bhutan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
21 June 2022
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.
Read the country information page
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Senegal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
08 August 2022
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise normal precautions in Senegal. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise Increased Caution in:
- The Casamance region due to crimeand
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Tajikistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
18 April 2022
Exercise increased caution in Tajikistan due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Terrorist organizations are known to have a presence in the region and have targeted foreigners and local authorities in recent years, including attacks on Western bicyclists in 2018 and a
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Iceland - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
19 April 2022
Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.
Read the country information pagefor additional information on travel to Iceland.
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China - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
08 August 2022
Last Update: Reissued with updates on COVID-19 restrictions.
Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the PRC’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws and COVID-19-related
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Zambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
19 April 2022
Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.
Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Zambia.
The Centers
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Armenia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
25 April 2022
Exercise normal precautions in Armenia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To:
- The Nagorno-Karabakh region and surrounding territories due to recent hostilities.
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Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel
20 April 2022
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 suspended its operations in February 2012. The Czech Republic serves as the protecting power for the United
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Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
21 June 2022
Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest.
Country Summary:Demonstrations, strikes, and roadblocks can occur at any time in Bolivia. Demonstrations can result in violence.
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Taiwan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
16 May 2022
Reconsider travel to Taiwan due to COVID-19-related restrictions.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to
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News and Warnings
Travel Health News and Warnings from New Zealand: safetravel.govt.nz-
Monkeypox outbreak
Summary
Monkeypox is a rare disease that does not easily spread between people.Currently there is an outbreak of monkeypox beyond the African continent where it is endemic. On 23 July, the World Health Organisation declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern.
If travelling to countries where monkeypox is present:
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Europe: Wildfires
Major wildfires are currently impacting parts of Europe, particularly Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Fires can move rapidly and be unpredictable.
New Zealanders are advised to follow any instructions issued by the local authorities, such as Fire and Rescue services (including evacuation orders), and to monitor the media to keep up to date with local developments. New Zealanders in the affected places should also let their family know they're okay.
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently announced that Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its work at the border with a campaign to ensure travellers do their part to protect farmers from foot-and-mouth disease.
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Ukraine: Security Situation
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Top travel tips as Kiwis reconnect with the world
Kiwis will be excited to be able to travel again after the New Zealand Government announced the next steps to reconnect New Zealanders to the world. This includes removal of the need for vaccinated New Zealanders to self-isolate on return from any country, and dropping the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s global “do not travel” advisory which has been in place since March 2020.
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Afghanistan: Security Situation
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Pacific Typhoon and Atlantic Hurricane Season
Typhoons and hurricanes are currently affecting areas of Asia and the Americas.
New Zealanders travelling to Asia and the Americas are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travellers who register can be warned if a major storm approaches and given advice on precautions to take.
Security Travel Alerts
CIEE Alerts
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CIEE Security Alert - Copenhagen
Police are responding to a shooting incident at the Fields Shopping Center on the island of Amager near Copenhagen on July 3. A large security presence has been deployed.
All CIEE Copenhagen participants have reported they are safe and not impacted by this incident.
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CIEE Security Alert - Costa Rica
CIEE is monitoring a tropical storm expected to make landfall in Costa Rica in the evening of July 1 and continue throughout the weekend. The storm is projected to bring heavy rains, flooding, and possible landslides.
CIEE Costa Rica participants have been notified and precautions set into place. CIEE will continue to monitor the forecasts closely and remain in contact with our participants to ensure their ongoing safety.
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CIEE Security Alert – Barcelona, Spain
Emergency personnel are responding to a train collision that took place at the Sant Boi de Llobregat station west of Barcelona the evening of May 16. The incident occurred at about 18:00 and involved a freight train and a passenger train. The driver of the freight train was reportedly killed in the accident and at least 85 people have been injured.
At this time, we have no reason to believe that any CIEE Barcelona participants have been impacted by this incident. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in contact with our participants to ensure their ongoing safety.