Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 1, 2022)

The Hong Kong Observatory is expected to issue a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 8 before 7:10 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022. Expect heavy rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, and difficult travel conditions throughout Hong Kong and Macau until the storm passes.

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Travel Advisory Update for Hong Kong – Level 4: Do Not Travel (March 2, 2022)

The Travel Advisory for Hong Kong has been updated to reflect health and security conditions on the ground. The Travel Advisory is now at Level 4: – Do Not Travel due to COVID-19 and COVID-19 related restrictions, including the risk of parents and children being separated.

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (11 June 2021)

Location: Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Yuen Long, Kwun Tong, Central Government Offices, Wan Chai, Admiralty, Sha Tin, Various other locations throughout Hong Kong ; Events: On Saturday, June 12 media report the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) plans to deploy thousands of officers to prevent unlawful gatherings following the city-wide ban on unauthorized assemblies related …

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (4 June 2021)

Location: Victoria Park, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Kwun Tong Promenade, Sha Tin Shing Mun River, Mongkok, Sha Tin Town Hall & vicinity, Causeway Bay/Wan Chai area, Yuen Long, Various locations throughout Hong Kong ; Events: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau advises U.S. citizens to avoid Victoria Park on June 4, 2021 …

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Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (2 June 2021)

Location: Victoria Park ; Events: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has advised its employees and all American citizens in Hong Kong to avoid Victoria Park on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, and to exercise caution when approaching large gatherings or demonstrations anywhere in the city.

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Renew Your Passport by Mail (26 March 2021)

Need to renew your passport? U.S. citizens who were previously issued a 10 year passport are encouraged to renew their passport by mail. The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau currently has a significant wait time for passport services. To help us process applications faster, adults renewing their U.S. passport should do so …

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Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)

Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. 

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Travel Advisory Update for Hong Kong – Level 3 (15 September 2020)

The Travel Advisory for Hong Kong has been updated to reflect health and security conditions on the ground. The Travel Advisory is now at Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to COVID-19 and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. We assess that the risks to U.S. citizens regarding arbitrary enforcement of laws are now the same as in the …

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Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (17 April 2020)

Location:  Hong Kong and Macau Event:  The Internal Revenue Service urges U.S. taxpayers to beware of telephone calls and email phishing attempts regarding COVID-19.  These can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.  Taxpayers should also look out for suspicious websites, text messages, and social media messages that request money or personal information. For more information, …

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Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

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Travel Advisory Updates for Hong Kong and Macau – Level 2 (1 February 2020)

Current safety and security information and recommendations are provided in our  Travel Advisory for Hong Kong , currently a Level 2 that encourages all American citizens to exercise increased caution due to the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, and civil unrest. Current safety and security information and recommendations are provided in our  Travel Advisory for Macau , currently a Level 2 that …

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Message for U.S. Citizens – Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections

Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …

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