Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
New Zealand
OceaniaHigher risk than 2% of countries. Main concerns: natural disasters and civil unrest.
Traveler Practical Risk
15
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: natural disasters, civil unrest, transport reliability.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🌊Natural Disaster
Oceania avg: 2724
📢Civil Unrest
Oceania avg: 3623
🚌Transport
Oceania avg: 4619
🏥Health
Oceania avg: 3518
⚠️Violent Incident
Oceania avg: 1812
🎭Scams
Oceania avg: 3912
🔓Petty Crime
Oceania avg: 157
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 1/3/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-01-03 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — New Zealand
- Is New Zealand safe to travel to?
- New Zealand has a practical risk score of 15/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are natural disasters and civil unrest.
- What are the main travel risks in New Zealand?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in New Zealand are: natural disasters, civil unrest, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for New Zealand?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for New Zealand is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting New Zealand?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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