Updated April 9th 2020. Country-Specific Information: As of April 9th 2020, New Zealand has 1,239 confirmed & probable cases of COVID-19 within its borders ( interactive map of New Zealand cases )/ the latest number of cases can be found here ). New Zealand COVID-19 Alert Levels: These alert levels specify the public health and social measures to be taken. Click here to see the current alert level for New Zealand . IMPORTANT UPDATES: ***April 7th: Foreign Nationals Allowed to Transit …
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By Public Affairs Section | 9 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information
Location: New Zealand Event: Covid-19 Update – 06 April 2020 If you would prefer not to receive further messages, please unsubscribe at the STEP website here . Update Air New Zealand added an additional flight from Auckland to Los Angeles this Wednesday, 8 April. As of 3:00 p.m., 6 April, seats on that flight are still available to purchase from Air …
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By joneswl | 6 April, 2020 | Categories: Alert
March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for …
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By arlissrb | 28 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Exclude, Notification
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of March 20, 2020, the United States Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand is suspending all routine consular services. All affected applicants have been notified via e-mail and will need to reschedule their interview for a future date. Routine American Citizen Services that are suspended include notarial services, social security benefit hours, non-emergency passport services, and reports of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 19 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Passports, Visa Waiver Program, Visas | Tags: COVID, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information, Passports, Visa, Visas
From Whitehouse.gov Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
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By quinziomj | 5 February, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: corinavirus, Corona Virus
Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. As of January 30th, the New Zealand Minister of Health has stated that no cases of the coronavirus have yet to be confirmed in New Zealand. We recommend you follow the below precautions: CDC has issued …
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By Public Affairs Section | 31 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Corona Virus
U.S. Consulate General Auckland, New Zealand Updated, January 17th, 2020: Message for U.S. Citizens/Nationals – Registering to Vote, 2020. Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually …
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By Public Affairs Section | 17 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Elections, elections 2020, Vote, vote2020, Voting
Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Auckland (January 7, 2020) Location: New Zealand Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep …
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By nz | 9 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
UPDATE 12/13/19: “The tragedy at Whakaari/White Island has been, and continues to be, unspeakably difficult for the victims and their families. Supporting them is our primary focus. Today, at the end of a harrowing week, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge anyone and everyone who has helped. In the immediate aftermath of …
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By Public Affairs Section | 10 December, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & New Zealand | Tags: New Zealand Police, NZ Civil Defence, White Island
Due to the fire in the Central Business District of Auckland, the U.S. Consulate General Auckland will be closed to the public on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. For applicants who were planning to visit the Consulate for our open Wednesday notary appointments from 11 am – 12 pm, you are authorized entry to complete notary …
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By Public Affairs Section | 23 October, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: auckland fire, Notary
Measles is circulating in New Zealand, particularly in the Auckland region. Please follow the Ministry of Health link for more details about the 2019 measles outbreak. Measles is a disease caused by a virus that is spread through the air by breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Measles virus is highly contagious and can remain so for up to 2 …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 September, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Connecting with Kiwis, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Measles, Measles disease
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) Starting on July 1, 2019, U.S. citizens traveling to New Zealand for tourism, some student programs, or short-term business will have to pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) . This levy will be assessed when a person applies for an NZeTA (required starting October 1, see next paragraph) or New Zealand visa. …
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By Mike Cousins | 29 July, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
UPDATE: 17th April, 2019 New Zealand’s terror threat level downgraded from ‘high’ to ‘ medium’ following Christchurch terror attack. More information on New Zealand’s threat levels and definitions can be found at: dpmc.govt.nz. ALERT UPDATE: 19th March, 2019 Please see below an updated briefing on March 18 from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: …
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By Public Affairs Section | 15 March, 2019 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: alert, Chch
Note: Due to a lapse in appropriations, website updates will be limited until full operations resume. American Citizens with emergencies should contact our American Citizens Services Unit in Auckland: https://nz.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ .
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By Public Affairs Section | 22 December, 2018 | Categories: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Government Shutdown
An order issued by a U.S. District court in the state of Washington on February 3 bars the U.S. government from enforcing certain provisions of Executive Order 13769, “Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” including those related to visas and travel for nationals of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. …
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By Public Affairs Section | 31 January, 2017 | Categories: Alert, Key Documents, News, Non Immigrant Visas, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Executive Order, Immigration and Nationality Act, nonimmigrant visas, section 212(f), travel.state.gov
