Assistance for New Zealanders overseas

If you’re a New Zealand citizen, staff at New Zealand embassies can help you in several ways if you get into difficulties overseas – see https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/our-services(external link)

help you contact the nearest NZ Passports Office(external link)(external link) if you have a lost or stolen passport(external link)(external link) and need to travel urgently
help you contact family or friends to request emergency funds(external link)
provide a list of English-speaking lawyers, and contact family and friends on your behalf, if you are detained or arrested(external link)
provide advice on local medical facilities, help contact your family and or insurance provider if you are ill or injured(external link)
help with arrangements following a death overseas(external link)
in certain circumstances, provide notarial services such as witnessing affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents for use under New Zealand law
account for New Zealanders who may have been affected by a major overseas crises, such as civil unrest and natural disasters.