Mass demonstrations and violence are continuing in Egypt. The security situation remains volatile

The Ministry is closely monitoring events and reiterates the following advice to New Zealanders in Egypt, or those intending to travel to Egypt.

Travel Advice

* The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade travel advisory remains at extreme risk.

* We continue to advise against all travel to Egypt.

* The Ministry's travel advice has been factually updated to reflect events on-the-ground.

* Visit www.safetravel.govt.nz for the full advisory. Advice for New Zealanders in Egypt

New Zealanders in Egypt who are concerned about the security situation should leave if it safe to do so.

New Zealanders currently in Egypt are advised to stay indoors throughout the day and night unless they have confirmed departure arrangements in place and it is safe for them to travel to the airport.

Curfews should be observed.

Commercial flights are available though there are delays at the airport and you will need to check in for flights five hours before departure. It is also advisable to take some food and water with you to the airport as shortages are an issue.

New Zealanders wanting to depart should register with the New Zealand Embassy in Cairo so consular staff can facilitate departure if required. Embassy consular staff are at the airport to assist New Zealanders.

New Zealand Embassy: +20 101 061 163

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: 04 439 8000 (if phoning from within New Zealand) or +64 4 439 8000 (if phoning from overseas)

New Zealanders who have not already registered their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade need to do so as a matter of priority at www.safetravel.govt.nz

New Zealanders with friends and family in Egypt should attempt to make contact with them directly in the first instance and if there are serious concerns about their safety they should contact MFAT on 04 439 8000. General Update

* There are now 254 New Zealanders registered as being in Egypt Further updates will be issued on new information only Media Queries to 021 375 105 Note: Given demands on staff at the New Zealand Embassy and the time difference, we ask that all media queries are directed to the above number, and not to Cairo directly.

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