U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 23, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» 2023 Cosmoprof Asia – the U.S. Pavilion is Back!
U.S. cosmetics and beauty exhibitors are thrilled to be back in Hong Kong for Cosmoprof Asia after a three-year hiatus.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 10, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Alert: Protests near the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong
There have been a series of protests near the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong against proposed U.S. legislation. These protests may continue throughout the week. The protests have been peaceful in nature and routine consulate business, including appointments for American Citizen Services and visas, are unaffected.
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U.S. Consulate to Offer Consular Services in Macau on November 15
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau will be offering consular services for U.S. citizens in Macau on Wednesday, November 15.
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Voter Registration
The Consulate is hosting a voter registration drive and U.S. Citizen Happy Hour at Frank’s Italian American Social Club on October 25 from 3-7pm.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 9, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day.
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Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (September 8, 2023)
The Hong Kong Observatory Metrological and Geophysical Bureau has issued a Black Rainstorm Warning Signal and the Macau Metrological and Geophysical Bureau has issued a Yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal.
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USA Pavilion Celebrates Quality and Sustainable U.S. Fresh Produce at Asia Fruit Logistica
Twenty U.S. fresh produce and dried fruits producer organizations are exhibiting this year as part of the USA Pavilion organized by the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Hong Kong and Macau at Asia Fruit Logistica from September 6 – 8, 2023.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on September 4, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (August 31, 2023)
According to media reports, the Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Metrological and Geophysical Bureau are expected to issue Storm Signal 8 sometime on the evening of August 31 or early September 1.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on July 4, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on July 4, 2023, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on June 19, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of Juneteenth.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on May 26 and May 29, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on May 26 and May 29, 2023 in observance of Buddha’s Birthday and U.S. Memorial Day, respectively.
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Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau
Products Containing Cannabidiol (CBD) Criminalized in Hong Kong
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 20, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of President’s Day.
Read More» Consul General Gregory May Keynote Remarks at the CSIS
U.S. Consul General Gregory May Keynote Remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, January 25, 2023 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 16, 2023
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
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Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau
Between November 30 and December 2, 2022, every person physically present in Macau must conduct a daily COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) and complete an online declaration for the Government of Macau.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 24, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 11, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day.
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (November 1, 2022)
The Hong Kong Observatory is expected to issue Storm Signal 8 sometime during the day on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Last Chance to Mail Your Ballot
Reminder: the last chance to mail your ballot for the November 8, 2022 midterm elections at U.S. Consulate Hong Kong & Macau is rapidly approaching.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 10, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Assistance Town Hall and Question & Answer Session
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will be holding a regional Voting Assistance Town Hall and Question & Answer Session on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Zoom.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022
Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on September 5, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
Read More» Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (24 August 2022)
The Hong Kong Observatory is expected to issue Storm Signal 8 this evening for Thursday, August 25, 2022.
Read More» U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith Farewell Remarks
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, July 11, 2022 (As prepared for delivery)
Read More» 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.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on July 1 and 4, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on July 1 and July 4, 2022 in observance of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day and U.S. Independence Day respectively.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: July 4th Voting Message
Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections!
Read More» 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.
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau (June 24, 2022)
COVID-19 Prevention and Control Measures in the Macau Special Administrative Region
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on June 20, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth.
Read More» 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…
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on May 30, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.
Read More» Advancing Responsible Business Conduct
Op-ed in EJ Insight (Hong Kong Economic Journal) by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, May 11, 2022
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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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 21, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of President’s Day.
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Voting in 2022 U.S. Elections
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world!
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 17, 2022
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on December 24 & 31, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on December 24 and December 31, 2021 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day respectively.
Read More» Update to Report on Identification of Foreign Persons Involved in the Erosion of the Obligations of China Under the Joint Declaration or the Basic Law
Report – Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, December 20, 2021
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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 25, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on November 11, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veterans Day.
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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on October 11, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of Columbus Day.
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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on September 6, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the U.S. Labor Day holiday.
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» Memorandum on the Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
August 5, 2021 – The United States supports the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the residents of Hong Kong. Recognizing the significant erosion of those rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), I am directing the deferral of removal of certain Hong Kong residents who are present in …
Read More» Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Deferred Enforcement Departure for Certain Residents of Hong Kong
August 5, 2021 – Today President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Department of Homeland Security to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months the removal for Hong Kong residents presently in the United States.
Read More» Safe Haven for Hong Kongers
Press Statement – Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, August 5, 2021
Read More» Department Press Briefing – August 5, 2021 (Hong Kong Excerpts)
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson, August 5, 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.
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Notice of Consulate Opening
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 8, 2021)
Location: Hong Kong; Event: The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices are reopening on Friday, July 9, 2021.
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Notice of Consulate Closure
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong offices will remain closed on Thursday, July 8, 2021, pending further information from medical professionals.
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.
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Notice of Consulate Closure
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 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.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on July 5, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of U.S. Independence Day.
Read More» U.S. Consulate General closed on June 18, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau is closed today in observance of our newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, signed into law by President Biden yesterday.
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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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on May 31, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day.
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» 2020 Human Rights Reports: Hong Kong (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 30, 2021
Read More» 2020 Human Rights Reports: Macau (Executive Summary)
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, March 30, 2021
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» Consulate General to Remain Closed Until March 22
To date, no additional Consulate General employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The Consulate General currently plans to reopen for public services on Monday, March 22, following the disinfection and deep cleaning of our facilities and pending confirmation that there are no additional COVID cases among our staff.
Read More» Consulate General Closed Following Positive COVID-19 Cases
We have been informed that two Consulate General employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share additional information. We can confirm that the employees in question do not work in offices that interact with the public.
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» U.S. Consulate General to Close on February 15, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2021, in observance of President’s Day.
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» Designating PRC and Hong Kong Officials after Widespread Pro-Democracy Arrests in Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, January 15, 2021
Read More» U.S. Consulate General to Close on January 18, 2021
The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
Read More» Statement from National Security Advisor Robert C. O’Brien
January 11, 2021 – In May 2020, the Trump Administration foresaw and declared the death of Hong Kong’s free and open society at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Read More» Joint Statement on Hong Kong
Media Note – Office of the Spokesperson, January 9, 2021
Read More» On the Mass Arrests of Democracy Advocates in Hong Kong
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, January 6, 2021
Read More» On the Fate of the “Hong Kong 12”
Press Statement – Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, December 31, 2020
Read More» Release of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report
Press Statement – Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson, October 14, 2020
Read More» A Message from Consul General Smith
Later today, in Houston, the body of George Floyd will be laid to rest.
Read More» The United States Is Leading the Fight Against COVID-19
Op-ed in Ming Pao by U.S. Consul General Hanscom Smith, May 18, 2020
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