Hong Kong travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on April 3, 2025, 4:21 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

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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.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)

Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.

[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))

Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).

Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Notice regarding safety measures and closed days for "Qingming Festival"

March 28, 2025, 3:55 p.m.
1 During the long holiday period, many people are expected to move around and mobility will increase, and large crowds are expected to gather in particular at tourist destinations. Therefore, whether you are staying in the area or traveling outside the area, please be sure to pay close attention to your surroundings when going out, such as suspicious people, approaching cars and motorbikes, and make efforts to ensure your safety. Please also take sufficient precautions when going out in groups, 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 As Friday, April 4th is a local public holiday, the Qingming Festival, our Embassy will be closed from Friday, April 4th to Sunday, April 6th. If you are involved in an incident or accident during this period, please contact us at the address listed below. 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. Also, if your passport is lost or stolen during the 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 below on our website.
○Our Embassy website (Various procedures and information/passports)
https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01367.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 above during closing hours (including weekends and holidays), you will hear an automated response, but if you select "In case of emergency" in response to the automated response, your call will be transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center. If you are not successfully transferred from the main phone number above to the emergency contact call center, please contact us at (852) 5803-0437 (※From 5:45 p.m. on Monday, March 31, the number will be (852) 3008-2092).