Due to an increase in strong earthquake activity in New Zealand on March 5, 2021, U.S. Consulate Auckland is sending the following reminders regarding earthquake safety. Earthquake Preparedness For information on preparing for an earthquake before, during, and after an earthquake, visit: ready.gov/earthquakes . It is recommended that you prepare an emergency preparedness kit with enough food and water for three days at home and …
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By Public Affairs Section | 5 March, 2021 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate Auckland | Tags: Earthquake, Tsunami, U.S. Consulate General Auckland
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
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By Public Affairs Section | 20 January, 2021 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: COVID-19, Health, MASCOT
October 21st UPDATE: Can I still register to vote? In most cases, yes, but it depends on your state. To check if there is still time to vote from abroad in your state of voting residence, visit https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter . Click on your state and scroll down to “Federal Election Deadlines” to verify your state’s deadlines. For full …
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 October, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate Auckland, U.S. Embassy Wellington | Tags: Elections, how do I vote, overseas voting, US Elections, Vote, vote 2020, Voting
U.S. Consulate General Auckland, New Zealand Message for U.S. Citizens/Nationals – Registering to Vote, 2020. Check out our voting page >> RIGHT HERE . 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 …
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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
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
Are you a U.S. Citizen in New Zealand? Your vote counts this November #Midterms2018 ! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house & senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? Details on how to vote ➡ https://nz.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/voting/ Be absent but accounted for! Remember Your Vote …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 July, 2018 | Categories: News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Consulate Auckland | Tags: Absentee Voters, midterm elections, Vote, vote 2018
The Department of State provides U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in New Zealand the following information related to the 2017 World Masters Games taking place in and around Auckland, New Zealand, from April 21 to 30, 2017. This fact sheet is meant to provide information regarding the current conditions within the country to U.S. …
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By Mike Cousins | 4 April, 2017 | Categories: Auckland, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: U.S. citizens, WORLD MASTERS GAMES
U.S. Consulate General Auckland. UPDATE Earthquake & Tsunami – November 21, 2016 U.S. Navy’s USS Sampson helps with the North Canterbury Earthquake Disaster Recovery Assistance. Read more . *** Emergency Message UPDATE for U.S. Citizens: Earthquake & Tsunami – November 15, 2016 A message for US Citizens: Please direct anyone with friends or family in Kaikoura to make …
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By Public Affairs Section | 14 January, 2017 | Categories: Consular Affairs, Consulate General, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & New Zealand, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: AMCITS, Geonet, New Zealand, North Canterbury Earthquake
Worldwide Caution September 10, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups …
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By Public Affairs Section | 13 September, 2016 | Categories: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP, Worldwide Caution
