New Zealand Embassy in Riyadh Updates Travel Advisory for Saudi Arabia Amidst Regional Volatility
The New Zealand Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has issued updated travel advice for its citizens, emphasizing the volatile security situation in the Middle East. The advisory highlights the ongoing risk of military conflict, potential travel disruptions, and airspace closures. New Zealanders are urged to maintain comprehensive travel insurance, including provisions for medical evacuation. The embassy also notes that Saudi Arabia does not recognize dual nationality, advising dual citizens to use the same passport for entry and exit. Specific warnings are in place regarding an increased threat of attacks against U.S.-linked locations and Israeli communities in the region, recommending avoidance of military bases, oil infrastructure, and diplomatic facilities. The advisory also addresses the residual threat of terrorism within Saudi Arabia and the fragility of the security situation along the Yemen border, despite a decrease in cross-border attacks since 2022. Public demonstrations and protests are illegal ... 
