Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
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Advice: Travel to Hajj
The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. It is one of the world's largest annual mass gatherings. New Zealanders travelling to Saudia Arabia to perform Hajj in 2025 should follow the advice below.
Emergency phone number
Call us if you need consular assistance. If your call is not an emergency, such as a death or arrest of a New Zealander overseas, you should call during New Zealand business hours, or get in touch with the local embassy.
Find a New Zealand embassy
New Zealand embassies, high commissions and consulates are there to help New Zealand citizens when they’re having difficulty overseas. If you need consular assistance during business hours in the country you have travelled to, contact an embassy.
Get ready to travel
When travelling, it’s always a good idea to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Here are some things to think about and get ready before you travel.
Destinations
Read our travel advice, or find an embassy for the country or territory you're travelling to.
Get ready to travel
Here are our top tips for being prepared for the unexpected when you’re travelling.
Passports and visas
Make sure you’ve got your travel documents ready for everywhere you’re travelling, before you travel.
Health
Protect the health of you and your whānau when you’re travelling overseas. Read about common infectious diseases you may come in contact with and how to prevent infection.