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Worldwide Caution: Al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.
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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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Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (June 28, 2022)
Local media report President Xi Jinping is likely to visit Hong Kong on June 30 and July 1 to attend events marking the 25th handover anniversary and the inauguration of the next Chief Executive.
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Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (June 13, 2022)
As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded…
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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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Message to the American Community from Consul General Hanscom Smith
All of us at the Consulate General understand that this is a particularly challenging time for the American community in Hong Kong. Our highest priority is always the safety and security of Americans in Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of Online Fee Payments for Adult Passport Renewals
Beginning March 6, 2022, adult passport applicants in Hong Kong or Macau who are renewing their passport via mail can use Pay.Gov to pay the passport fees.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (5 January 2022)
Hong Kong authorities have announced that beginning midnight Saturday, January 8, 2022, anyone who has been present in the United States for more than two hours over the past 21 days will not be allowed to board a flight to Hong Kong…
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (December 28, 2021)
Location: Worldwide; Subject: Travel to the United States on Expired U.S. Passports
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (15 December 2021)
Location: Various locations throughout Hong Kong; Events: The 2021 Hong Kong Legislative Council election is scheduled for Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (13 December 2021)
Beginning December 13, 2021 travelers entering Hong Kong from the United States will be required to undergo compulsory quarantine at the Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre for seven days after arrival, followed by 14 days of quarantine at a Designated Quarantine Hotel.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (6 December 2021)
On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implemented a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (November 29, 2021)
Event: Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (November 2, 2021)
On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (12 October 2021)
Locations: ; Hong Kong and Macau; Events: The Hong Kong Observatory is expected to issue Storm Signal 8 before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Expect heavy rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, and difficult travel conditions throughout Hong Kong and Macau.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (October 5, 2021)
On October 4, 2021, the government of Macau (GOM) declared a new state of immediate pandemic prevention and reinstated their community-wide COVID-19 Testing Program.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (September 27, 2021)
On September 25, 2021, the government of Macau (GOM) declared a state of immediate prevention and introduced a community-wide COVID-19 Testing Program.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (August 16, 2021)
The Hong Kong Government has announced that the United States will be reclassified as a high-risk (Group A) country beginning at midnight on Friday, August 20, 2021.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (August 5, 2021)
On August 4, 2021, the government of Macau (GOM) introduced a community-wide COVID-19 Testing Program.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (August 3, 2021)
On August 2, 2021, the Hong Kong government (HKG) announced multiple changes to Hong Kong’s entry and quarantine requirements for inbound travelers.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 23, 2021)
As of July 23, 2021, the Hong Kong Government (HKG) has reported several imported COVID-19 variant cases from the United States in recent days.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 8, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices are reopening on Friday, July 9, 2021.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 7, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Thursday, July 8, 2021, pending further information from medical professionals. All scheduled services for U.S. citizens and visa applications are cancelled on Thursday, July 8.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 6, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 while we await more information from medical professionals about the preliminary COVID-19 case.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (July 5, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau has been informed that one Consulate General employee tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. The employee in question does not work in an office that interacts with the public.
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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.
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (May 27, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports.
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (25 March 2021)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: The Internal Revenue Service urges U.S. taxpayers to beware of phone calls and email phishing attempts regarding COVID-19.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (March 15, 2021)
On March 15, 2021 the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau was informed that two Consulate General employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (26 January 2021)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: U.S. Homeland Security Investigations urges Americans to beware of individuals and criminal organizations seeking to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More» 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.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (23 October 2020)
Resumption of Notarial Services at U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By (29 September 2020)
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 – Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (24 September 2020)
Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 – Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 July 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Events: From July 29, the Hong Kong government will require the wearing of masks in all indoor and outdoor public places, public transport facilities, and bus interchanges and adjoining facilities. …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (10 July 2020)
Location: Macau; Event: The Macau government announced that it will end a special ferry service between the Taipa Ferry Terminal and Hong Kong International Airport on July 16. …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (30 June 2020)
Locations: Wan Chai; Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls ….
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (29 June 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Fourth of July Voting Message – Make sure you’re registered to vote in November!
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (15 June 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Status of Overseas Passport Operations
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (8 June 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Tamar Park, Central; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (26 May 2020)
Locations Legislative Council Complex and surrounding areas;Hong Kong Island;Kowloon;New Territories;Hong Kong Transit Systems;Hong Kong Shopping Malls …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (27 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urges U.S. citizens to beware of individuals and organizations seeking to exploit the COVID -19 pandemic.
Read More» 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, …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (14 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Status of Overseas Passport Operations
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (8 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (7 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (4 April 2020)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Hong Kong.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 March 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: New Regulations and Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (24 March 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Read More» 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. …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (18 March 2020)
Inbound Travel Restrictions in Hong Kong and Macau
Read More» 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 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (28 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (25 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau; Event: Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (17 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (10 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
Read More» Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (07 January 2020)
Location: Hong Kong and Macau | Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions – There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad…
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (03 January 2020)
Locations: Hong Kong Island; Kowloon; New Territories; Hong Kong International Airport; Hong Kong Transit Systems; Hong Kong Shopping Malls; Hong Kong Higher Education Facilities …
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