🇳🇿 Is New Zealand safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of New Zealand: 48 diplomatic missions from 42 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to New Zealand
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Check transit country advice and latest airline updates before departure due to Middle East airspace disruptions
- Travel insurance must cover your full itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Sign up for FCDO email alerts to receive updates when New Zealand travel advice changes
- Contact your airline directly (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas) due to Middle East airspace closures affecting routes
- If ticket was bought through a travel agency or with flight insurance, contact them for rebooking options
- Register with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveller registry before or during your trip
- If your NZeTA or NZ visa is about to expire due to flight disruptions, notify NZ Immigration Department
Risk areas and situations
- Mountain and high-altitude trekking areas carry risk due to sudden weather changes, lack of mobile signal and disorientation
Emergency numbers in New Zealand
Embassies and consulates in New Zealand
48 diplomatic missions from 42 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | Auckland Region, Wellington |
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Christchurch, Wellington |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Auckland, Wellington |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Auckland Region, Wellington |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | Wellington, |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Auckland, Wellington |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Wellington |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Wellington |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Wellington |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Wellington |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Wellington |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | 1 | Wellington |
…and 30 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in New Zealand is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Zealand safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for New Zealand is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
The general emergency number in New Zealand is 111. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in New Zealand?
Telcomia tracks 48 diplomatic missions from 42 countries in New Zealand, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.