COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Notice regarding safety measures and closed days during the New Year holidays
Dec. 18, 2024, 4:06 p.m.
1 During consecutive holidays such as the New Year, many people will be traveling and mobility will increase, and it is expected that large numbers of people will gather in particular at tourist destinations. Therefore, whether you are staying in the area or traveling outside the area, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings when going out, such as suspicious people, approaching cars and motorcycles, and make efforts to ensure your safety. Please also be careful when going out in groups, and take sufficient precautions, especially if you are with children.
In addition, if you are entering mainland China, please take note of the following points:
- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Pay attention to your surroundings, and be especially careful in places where large numbers of people gather, such as squares.
・If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in the slightest, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.
2. The Embassy will be closed on December 25th (Wed) and 26th (Thu) for the Christmas holidays, and from December 31st (Tue) to January 5th (Sun) for the New Year holidays (open on the 27th (Fri) and 30th (Mon)). If you are involved in an incident or accident during the above period, please contact the following number. We will respond to emergencies even on closed days and during closing hours.
○Consulate contact number: 2522-1184 From overseas, call (area code 852) 2522-1184
○Consulate-General website (Consulate-General information/Closing days)
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/opentime.html#3
3 In addition, if your passport is lost or stolen during a consecutive holiday period such as the New Year holidays, the procedures for reissuing your passport will take longer than usual, so please be sure to manage your passport carefully.
If your passport is lost or stolen, please check the necessary procedures at the link below2 on our website.
○Our Embassy website (Various procedures and information/passports)
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/consulate02.html
4 For further reference, please see below regarding safety measures, etc.
○Embassy website: "Hong Kong Safety Guide"
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100189268.pdf
○The Embassy's website: "Hong Kong Safety Guide [Supplementary Edition] - Responding to Emergencies"
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000529744.pdf
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 From overseas (area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, First Building, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concorde Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
The Embassy will respond 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number during closing hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response to the automated voice response, the main phone number will be transferred to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason the main phone number is not successfully transferred to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 5803-0437.
Calling attention to the Nanjing Massacre on December 13 (National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre)
Dec. 6, 2024, 3:56 p.m.
1. December 13th is the anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre (National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre). Particular care must be taken on days related to the past history of Japan-China relations.
2. Although the situation here is not necessarily the same as in other parts of China, there have been random murders and injuries in various parts of China recently, so it is necessary to be more careful than ever about safety when going out. In addition, when going out, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings, such as approaching suspicious people, cars, motorcycles, etc., and make an effort to ensure your safety. Please be careful to take sufficient precautions when going out in groups, especially if you have children.
In addition, when entering mainland China, please pay particular attention to the following points:
- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Please refrain as much as possible from speaking Japanese outside at a volume that can be heard by others, and avoid any conspicuous behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
- Avoid wearing clothes or carrying any items that could lead people to believe you are Japanese at first glance.
- Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by many Japanese people as much as possible.
・If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in the slightest, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.
3. Every year on this day in the Central district where our Embassy is located, several groups hold protests in relation to the Nanjing Massacre, carrying banners and holding microphone performances. It is possible that similar protests will take place this year as well. Therefore, if you are planning to go out on that day, please be mindful of the following points:
(1) In particular, if you need to approach Exchange Square in the Central district where the Embassy is located or its surrounding areas, you should pay close attention to your surroundings.
(2) If you come across a protest or other activity, do not approach carelessly. Do not carelessly take pictures of the activity with your smartphone or post them on your personal social media.
(3) Carry a Hong Kong ID or other form of identification when going out in case you are asked to identify yourself by the police.
(4) Do not approach suspicious objects or objects whose ownership is unknown.
(5) If you get into any trouble, contact the Embassy immediately (telephone: 852-2522-1184) for assistance.
4. For further reference information regarding safety measures, etc., please see below.
○ "Hong Kong Safety Guide" on the Embassy's website
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100189268.pdf
○ Please refer to the Embassy's website: "Hong Kong Safety Guide [Supplementary Edition] - Responding to Emergencies"
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000529744.pdf
◆◆◆Contact information◆◆◆
“Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong (Consular Department)”
Main phone number: 2522-1184 From overseas (area code 852) 2522-1184
Address: 46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong
46th Floor, First Building, Exchange Square, No. 8, Concorde Plaza, Central, Hong Kong Website: https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Situations deemed to be emergencies
The Embassy will respond 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, in the event of an emergency, so please contact us at the main telephone number listed above.
If you call the main phone number during closing hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated voice response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response to the automated voice response, the main phone number will be transferred to the emergency contact call center. If for any reason the main phone number is not successfully transferred to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 5803-0437.
