New Zealand Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States. Advisory as of April 28, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 1 of 4 · as of April 28, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated March 19, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
April 28, 2026 — current
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for New Zealand since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is New Zealand safe? What the official advisory says
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.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 28, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
New Zealand travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for New Zealand?
As of April 28, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
What does Level 1 mean?
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) — The lowest advisory level. There is some risk in any international travel, but conditions are broadly comparable to everyday life in the United States.
When did the New Zealand travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on April 28, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for New Zealand?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated March 19, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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