Information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

There are now confirmed cases in New Zealand as well as Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. The New Zealand Embassy recommends the following:

For NZ citizens travelling abroad

• Read the country-specific information at SafeTravel.govt.nz(external link).
• Register on www.safetravel.govt.nz(external link). Registrants will receive travel alerts as they are updated.
• Follow the advice of the Ministry of Health(external link) on how to stay safe. The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation, both in NZ and globally.
• Check with airlines regarding any flight cancellations and/or restrictions on flying.

For travel to NZ

• Please be aware of Immigration NZ’s(external link) temporary entry restrictions for foreign travellers. Travel advice is updated every 48h.
• Check your onward travel. Certain Pacific islands states have adopted travel restrictions or require medical examination prior to travelling/entering.
• Follow the advice of the Ministry of Health(external link) on how to stay safe. The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation, both in NZ and globally.
• Check with airlines regarding any flight cancellations and/or restrictions on flying.

Key contacts for medical assistance/questions concerning COVID-19 in Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic

• DE - German Ministry of Health(external link), Hotline: +49 800 011 77 22 (all of Germany)
• CH - Swiss Federal Office of Public Health(external link), Hotline: +41 058 464 44 88.
• CZ - The Czech Government(external link): +420 724 810 106 and +420 725 191 367.

New Zealanders in Germany requiring consular assistance may contact the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin, Germany on +49 30 206 210 (during business hours) or email nzembber@infoem.org. For afterhours consular enquiries, please contact +64 99 20 20 20.