Travel Alerts
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The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) regularly posts updates regarding the potential risks of travelling to certain countries or regions. The warning and level thereof can increase and decrease as the situation changes in that country. MFAT ensure this is updated regularly. We strongly consider MFAT’s advice in our decision on whether a region is covered by a Worldcare policy. It is advisable to check the notifications below, or click through to the Safe Travel site to determine the risk level to your chosen holiday destination before you book.
| Extreme risk: |
MFAT advise against all travel. This is usually to areas where there is a perceived heightened threat to New Zealanders. |
| High risk: |
Avoid all tourist and non-essential travel. |
| Some risk: |
Signifies a level of risk and caution is advisable. |
| No risk: |
No advice is given to these countries, though normal common sense should be applied as you would at home. |
If you are unsure if you are covered due to a Safe Travel advisory, please call us on 0800 553 550 or refer to the Policy Wording for more details.