This travel advice has been updated to reflect new national security legislation coming into force in Hong Kong ('Safety and security' page)
Latest update: Safety and security section (Road travel) - addition of information on driving licences
2019-03-07T16:50:29.265Z
Latest update: Summary - on 9 June there were large political demonstrations related to proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition laws; further demonstrations may take place in the coming weeks and you should be aware that such demonstrations can close off large sections of the city and affect public transport; you should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities
2019-06-10T09:18:33.681Z
Latest update: Summary - revised information on political demonstrations related to proposed changes to Hong Kong’s extradition laws; you should remain vigilant and follow the advice of local authorities
2019-06-12T13:05:32.682Z
Latest update: Summary - updated information on political demonstrations
2019-06-15T08:39:48.766Z
Latest update: removal of information on large march on Sunday 16 June
2019-06-18T16:17:18.918Z
Latest update: Summary - Large numbers of people are expected to participate in the annual march on 1 July, starting in Victoria Park at 2.30pm; if you’re in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-06-28T08:50:52.000Z
Summary - Update on protests on Hong Kong Island; if you’re in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-07-03T12:55:35.000Z
Summary - a protest march is planned to take place on Sunday 7 July, between Salisbury Garden in Tsim Sha Tsui (Hong Kong harbour front) and the High Speed Rail terminus in West Kowloon; if you’re in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-07-05T09:20:42.000Z
Summary - update to reflect the protest on 7 July; further protests are likely; if you’re in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-07-08T11:57:12.000Z
Summary - update on protests; if you're in and around areas where demonstrations are taking place, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-07-11T11:50:47.000Z
Summary: Update on a protest planned on Sunday 21 July; the event is expected to affect the Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty and Central areas of Hong Kong Island
2019-07-18T14:29:08.000Z
Summary and Safety and security: Update on a protest planned on Saturday 20 July (in Tamar Park, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island) and Sunday 21 July (affecting Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty and Central areas of Hong Kong Island. Reminder on risk of violence at demonstrations.
2019-07-20T00:50:10.000Z
Latest update: Summary - protest planned on Saturday 20 July (in Tamar Park, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island) and Sunday 21 July (affecting Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Admiralty and Central areas of Hong Kong Island. Reminder on risk of violence at demonstrations.
2019-07-20T12:10:18.000Z
Latest Update: Summary - Updated to reflect police seizure of 20 July
2019-07-21T02:18:13.000Z
Summary - updated information and advice on current period of protests and demonstrations
2019-07-22T17:03:11.000Z
Latest update: Summary - There are reports that protests will take place in Hong Kong airport Terminal 1 arrivals hall on 26 July, between 1pm and midnight. Journeys to and from the airport could be affected. You should allow more time for your journey. If you have any queries about the situation, you should contact your airline or the airport authority; addition of information on planned protests in the Yuen Long area on 27 July
2019-07-25T12:09:33.000Z
Latest update: Summary - removal of reference to a planned protest at Hong Kong International Airport on 26 July
2019-07-27T06:33:08.000Z
Summary - updated information on protests throughout Hong Kong, including unpredictability of unauthorised protests
2019-07-29T16:36:31.000Z
Latest update: Summary - updated information on protests throughout Hong Kong during the weekend of 2-4 August
2019-08-02T10:51:05.000Z
Summary - updated information on protests throughout Hong Kong. There are a number of planned protests beginning at 1pm on 5 August, including in: Admiralty, Wong Tai Sin, Tai Po, Tuen Mun, Mong Kok, Shatin, Tseun Wan.
2019-08-05T05:26:42.000Z
Safety and security section (Political situation) and Summary - removal of reference to protests on 5 August; update to information on political demonstrations
2019-08-07T15:01:08.000Z
Summary - update to information on political demonstrations, including at Hong Kong Airport
2019-08-09T08:55:59.000Z
Summary – removal of information about planned protests on 10 and 11 August. Addition of information on cancellation of flights out of Hong Kong airport on 12 August. Passengers should check their flight status on the Hong Kong International Airport website
2019-08-12T09:31:14.000Z
Summary –Update on continued protests and flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport on 13 August. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline and on the Hong Kong International Airport website
2019-08-13T04:04:09.000Z
Summary - Update on continued protests and flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport on 13 August. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline and on the Hong Kong International Airport website
2019-08-13T12:48:58.000Z
Summary - Update on protests at Hong Kong International Airport on 13 August. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline and on the Hong Kong International Airport website
2019-08-14T08:07:14.000Z
Summary and Safety and security (Road travel) – updated information on planned protests on 16 and 18 August; operations returning to normal at Hong Kong International Airport. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline and on the Hong Kong International Airport website; protest activity could affect certain road routes
2019-08-15T09:46:38.000Z
Summary - addition of information regarding a planned protest on 17 August. You should remain vigilant, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder. Removal of factual information on previous protests
2019-08-16T15:53:04.000Z
Summary - removal of information on planned protests between 16 and 18 August
2019-08-19T12:47:08.000Z
Summary - addition of information on reported planned protests on 23 and 24 August
2019-08-23T09:38:59.000Z
Summary - factual update following political situation in Hong Kong
2019-08-23T15:31:14.000Z
Summary - reports indicate that large protests are planned for the afternoon of 31 August around Charter Garden in Central District, and the afternoon of 1 September at the British Consulate-General Hong Kong, and Hong Kong International Airport; passengers should allow extra time to travel to the airport
2019-08-29T10:25:54.000Z
Summary - updated information on upcoming protests; reports indicate that protests are planned for the afternoons of 2 and 3 September in the Admiralty area
2019-09-02T13:11:49.000Z
Summary - updated information and advice on upcoming protests; there will be potential disruption to traffic to and from Hong Kong International Airport on Saturday 7 September; passengers should allow extra time to travel to the airport
2019-09-05T10:59:24.000Z
Summary - updated information on upcoming protests planned for 14 and 15 September; the 14 September protest may cause delays or disruption at or on approach to Hong Kong International Airport; if you’re travelling to the airport, allow extra time for your journey
2019-09-12T17:17:55.000Z
Summary - removal of information on planned protests on 14 and 15 September 2019
2019-09-17T13:40:22.000Z
Summary - updated information on protests planned for weekend of 21 and 22 September
2019-09-20T12:23:42.000Z
Summary - updated information on protests planned for weekend of 28 and 29 September and the Public Holiday on 1 October
2019-09-26T12:54:10.000Z
Summary - removal of information on planned protest of 28-29 September: Updated information on protests likely to take place on 1 October
2019-09-30T10:01:29.000Z
Summary - removal of information on protests planned for 1 October; updated information on protests; police have deployed live rounds, predominantly as a warning
2019-10-02T12:27:55.000Z
Summary - addition of information on protests planned over 5 - 7 October long weekend in Hong Kong; Summary and Local laws and customs section - addition of information on announcement that from 5 October it may not be permitted for individuals to wear a facial covering which might prevent identification
2019-10-04T15:58:02.000Z
Summary - addition of information on possible travel disruption for the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway (MTR); removal of information on protests planned for 5 and 6 October
2019-10-07T09:03:29.000Z
Safety and security (Political situation) – factual update on protest activity in Hong Kong
2019-10-09T10:20:29.000Z
Summary – addition of information on protests planned over the weekend 11-13 October
2019-10-11T10:35:19.000Z
Summary – addition of information on protests planned over the weekend 11-13 October
2019-10-12T16:54:17.000Z
Summary - removal of information on weekend protests 11-13 October
2019-10-14T09:16:00.000Z
Safety and Security (Political situation), (Crime) - factual update on the use of petrol bombs and Molotov cocktails in recent protests; factual update on a small explosion in the Mong Kok area of Kowloon on 14 October 2019
2019-10-16T14:30:24.000Z
Summary – addition of information on protests planned over the weekend 18-20 October
2019-10-18T14:54:50.000Z
Summary - removal of information on protests planned over the weekend 18-20 October
2019-10-21T15:57:09.000Z
Summary: Possible locations of protests on 31 October
2019-10-31T04:51:55.000Z
Summary: Possible location of protests on 2 November
2019-11-01T06:18:07.000Z
Summary - removal of information on protests on 2 November
2019-11-08T12:17:30.000Z
Summary - There are reports that the Hong Kong Police Force has approved a public gathering which is scheduled to take place on 9 November at 6pm in Tamar Park; you should remain vigilant and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder
2019-11-09T08:42:50.000Z
Safety and security section (Political situation) and summary - updated information and advice on political demonstrations, including reports that a number of protests will take place throughout Hong Kong in the week of 11 November
2019-11-12T14:40:45.000Z
Summary - There have been clashes around a number of universities; with a particular focus at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Sha Tin (New Territories); if you are in an area where demonstrations are taking place, you should remain vigilant and move away quickly to a safe place
2019-11-13T06:46:54.000Z
Summary - updated information and advice following protests at universities
2019-11-13T11:51:19.000Z
Summary - updated information and advice following violent protests at universities
2019-11-18T12:01:16.000Z
Summary - addition of information and advice on District Council elections on 24 November
2019-11-22T14:14:50.000Z
Summary - removal of information on district council elections
2019-11-25T12:23:23.000Z
Summary - removal of information on clashes at universities
2019-11-27T10:22:32.000Z
Summary - factual update on a march planned for 8 December
2019-12-06T16:52:48.000Z
Safety and security (Crime), Local laws and customs and Summary - factual update on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs); factual update about facial coverings; removal of information about past protests
2019-12-17T11:30:12.000Z
Summary - addition of factual information on protests in previous years on 1 January
2019-12-27T11:59:30.000Z
Health - addition of information about an outbreak of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
2020-01-07T14:52:21.000Z
Summary - removal of information on protests traditionally taking place on 1 January
2020-01-20T15:16:57.000Z
Health section and Summary - addition of information and advice following an outbreak of coronavirus in China and elsewhere in the region
2020-01-22T16:33:52.000Z
Health - addition of information on changes to entry rules in response to the coronavirus outbreak in China; anyone who has travelled to Hubei province within the last two weeks, apart from Hong Kong residents, will not be permitted entry to Hong Kong
2020-01-28T09:50:17.000Z
Summary and Health section - on 28 January the Hong Kong SAR Government announced a series of measures designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus; these measures will come into effect at midnight (local time) on 30 January
2020-01-28T20:51:55.000Z
Health section and summary - updated information on measures announced by the Hong Kong SAR Government; if you’re travelling, you should check your travel plans with your travel provider before departure
2020-01-30T15:48:12.000Z
Entry requirements section (Visits to mainland China) and summary - updated information to reflect Hong Kong SAR Government announcement on border crossings with mainland China and ferry crossings to/from mainland China and Macao; Safety and security section (Crime) - updated information on improvised explosive devices; Local laws and customs section - removal of information on facial coverings
2020-02-03T13:27:54.000Z
Health section and summary - updated information and advice on quarantine measures; Summary - updated factual information on flights into and out of Hong Kong
2020-02-04T18:45:08.000Z
Health section - updated information on mandatory quarantine measures for arrivals from mainland China; Summary - addition of information on indefinite closure of the Kai Tak Cruise and Ocean Terminals
2020-02-05T19:01:57.000Z
Health section (Coronavirus) - addition of link to advice from the Department of Health and Social Care if returning to the UK from Hong Kong
2020-02-06T18:12:28.000Z
Health section and summary - updated information and advice on mandatory quarantine measures; Summary - addition of information and advice for passengers on board the World Dream cruise ship currently held at Kai Tak terminal
2020-02-06T19:46:48.000Z
Summary page - addition of contact details for the Hong Kong authorities for those on board the World Dream cruise ship; Health section - updated information on implementation of a 14-day mandatory home quarantine period for new arrivals who have been in mainland China in the previous 14 days; addition of information on screening measures for those transiting through Hong Kong International Airport
2020-02-07T16:17:34.000Z
Summary - removal of details for the Hong Kong authorities for those on board the World Dream cruise ship; Health section - updated information on implementation of a 14-day mandatory home quarantine period for new arrivals who have been in mainland China in the previous 14 days
2020-02-10T16:28:08.000Z
Health - updated information on the conditions of a 14-day mandatory home quarantine period for new arrivals who have been in mainland China in the previous 14 days
2020-02-11T15:49:19.000Z
Health (Coronavirus) - update to information on the conditions of the 14-day mandatory home quarantine period for new arrivals who have been to mainland China in the previous 14 days
2020-02-17T14:25:26.000Z
Updated information and advice to reflect Hong Kong SAR Government announcement on entry restrictions for arrivals who have been in South Korea in the previous 14 days ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
2020-02-25T20:30:44.000Z
Update to information on quarantine measures for Hong Kong residents who have been to South Korea in the previous 14 days ('Health' page)
2020-02-26T15:08:29.000Z
Update to information on quarantine measures introduced in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
2020-03-05T14:35:32.000Z
The Department of Health has announced that as of midnight 7th March all passengers arriving to Hong Kong will be required to complete and submit a health declaration form.
2020-03-07T13:52:07.000Z
Summary and Health - details of health declaration form for passengers into Hong Kong
2020-03-07T16:52:46.000Z
Addition of information and advice on travel restrictions ('Health' and 'Summary)
2020-03-11T18:17:17.000Z
Additional information and advice on travel restrictions (Summary and Health pages)
2020-03-15T16:55:37.000Z
Updated information and advice on measures announced by the Hong Kong SAR Government to come into effect from 12.01am local time on 19 March ('Health' page - COVID-19)
2020-03-17T19:21:53.000Z
Addition of information on a compulsory quarantine period of 14 days to be introduced from 19 March, affecting those travelling from the UK ('Health' and 'Summary' pages)
2020-03-18T18:07:26.000Z
Update of information on travel restrictions in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
2020-03-23T14:00:31.000Z
Update of information on travel restrictions in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
2020-03-24T10:34:03.000Z
Flight options still available to the UK and update on local measures ('Summary' , 'Coronavirus' , 'Return to the UK' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-03-27T13:01:43.000Z
Addition of information and advice on social distancing measures ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-03-29T07:20:49.000Z
Latest update: Addition of information and advice on social distancing measures ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-03-29T12:44:20.000Z
Latest update: Update on direct and indirect flights from Hong Kong to UK (see 'Return to UK pages).
2020-04-05T06:00:00.000Z
Updated information on flight options for returning to the UK and addition of information on travel restrictions to Macao ('Return to the UK' and 'Entry Requirements' pages)
2020-04-06T13:36:59.000Z
Update on mandatory coronavirus testing for all arrivals, and hospital isolation (see 'Coronavirus’ pages).
2020-04-09T11:12:40.000Z
Updated information on local measures introduced to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
2020-04-14T16:00:25.000Z
Updated to information on local measures introduced to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Summary' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
2020-04-21T11:30:34.000Z
Updated information and advice on flight ('Return to the UK' page)
2020-04-28T15:23:54.000Z
Addition of information and advice about protests planned for the Labour Day weekend beginning on 30 April ('Summary' page). Updated information about exemptions from quarantine requirements ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-04-29T11:26:05.000Z
Update on social distancing requirements (‘Staying during coronavirus’ section), resumption of bus services on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao bridge (‘Entry requirements’)
2020-05-08T10:21:35.000Z
Update to information and advice on flight availability ('Return to the UK' page) and quarantine measures for arrivals from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and South Affrica ('Staying during coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-05-19T11:11:22.000Z
Update to information and advice on flight availability ('Return to the UK' page) and quarantine measures for arrivals from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and South Africa ('Staying during coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-05-20T02:02:29.000Z
Addition of information and advice on financial support (‘Staying during coronavirus’ page)
2020-05-20T15:37:09.000Z
Update on political situation in Hong Kong, and social distancing requirements ('Summary’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Staying during coronavirus’ pages)
2020-05-22T16:12:16.000Z
Update on resumption of transit services at Hong Kong International Airport on 1 June (See ‘Return to UK’ page)
2020-05-30T09:40:27.000Z
Update on first stage of resumption of transit services at Hong Kong International Airport from 1 June (See ‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-05-30T18:06:43.000Z
Update on requirement for all passengers to wear a face mask while at Hong Kong International Airport from 1 June (See ‘Summary’ and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-06-01T08:44:41.000Z
New information on rules for entering the UK from 8 June. ('Return to the UK' page)
2020-06-08T12:17:40.000Z
Updated information about transiting services at Hong Kong International Airport ('Summary', 'Return to the UK' and 'Entry requirements' pages) and details about special ferry services ('Entry requirement' page)
2020-06-16T14:45:42.000Z
Update to information on introduction of national security legalisation ('Summary' page)
2020-06-26T11:55:15.000Z
New national security legislation passed by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee meeting in Beijing entered into force in Hong Kong on 1 July ('Summary' and 'Safety and Security' pages)
2020-07-01T06:05:03.000Z
From 4 July, Hong Kong is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
2020-07-03T14:59:32.000Z
Update to information on the new national security legislation ('Summary' and 'Safety and security' pages)
2020-07-07T13:21:26.000Z
Update to information on group gatherings in public places ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-07-10T15:12:51.000Z
Update to information on travel between Hong Kong and Macao and local laws ('Entry requirements' and 'Local Laws and customs' pages)
2020-07-14T15:13:27.000Z
Update to information on local coronavirus restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page). Addition of information on entry restriction exemptions for spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents, and pending requirement for travellers from high-risk countries to obtain a negative COVID-19 test before travelling ('Entry requirements' page)
2020-07-15T11:11:16.000Z
Update to information on entry requirements for passengers from high-risk destinations (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2020-07-21T12:18:28.000Z
Updated information on local measures and entry requirements in relation to Coronavirus ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry Requirements' pages)
2020-07-23T13:23:08.000Z
Update to information on local measures, including public gatherings and face masks, and entry requirements in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19) ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-07-28T16:03:15.000Z
Update to information on restrictions in place on public spaces and services. New information on a community coronavirus testing programme. ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-09-01T15:21:43.000Z
Update to information and advice on transiting Hong Kong from China ('Entry requirements' page)
2020-09-07T11:03:51.000Z
Updated information on restrictions for public spaces and services in Hong Kong ('Coronavirus' page)
2020-09-11T09:58:48.000Z
Update to information on testing and quarantine requirements for entry to Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
2020-09-25T14:46:56.000Z
Media reports suggest protests may occur on the National Day public holiday on 1 October, you should remain vigilant for the rest of the long weekend of 1-4 October ('Summary' page)
2020-09-30T03:24:22.000Z
Removal of information about possible protests over National Day long weekend, 1-4 October ('Summary' page)
2020-10-05T04:41:32.000Z
Addition of information and advice on children travelling alone ('Entry requirements' page).
2020-10-08T12:09:14.000Z
Update to information on political demonstrations, COVID-19 testing procedures and quarantine requirements ('Safety and security' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2020-11-13T10:13:18.000Z
Update to information on self-isolation for children on arrival in Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page). New information and advice on getting prescribed medicine in Hong Kong ('Health page).
2020-12-04T10:45:48.000Z
Update to information on self-isolation for children on arrival in Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' and 'Summary' pages).
2020-12-18T10:15:39.000Z
From 22 December, travellers who had visited the UK for more than two hours within the past 14 days will be denied entry to Hong Kong ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
2020-12-21T11:34:50.000Z
From 00:01 on 24 December, travellers who had visited the UK for more than two hours within the past 21 days would be denied entry to Hong Kong ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
2020-12-24T11:03:00.000Z
Addition of information and advice that travellers who had visited South Africa for more than two hours within the past 21 days would be denied entry. With immediate effect, all travellers arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed outside of mainland China, Macao or Taiwan on the day of arrival, or in the 21 days before arrival, must undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 days at designated quarantine hotels.
2020-12-25T10:22:45.000Z
Update to information on quarantine requirements for entry to Hong Kong ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' page)
2021-01-05T14:28:18.000Z
If you are arriving in the UK from Hong Kong on or after 4am on 18 January you will need to self-isolate on your arrival, unless you have a valid exemption (‘Summary’ page)
2021-01-16T01:10:01.000Z
Addition of information and advice on pre-departure COVID-19 testing facilities in Hong Kong (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2021-02-02T15:49:03.000Z
New information on dual nationality and consular assistance; The British Consulate-General has been informed that Hong Kong, like other parts of China, does not recognise dual nationality. ('Summary' page)
2021-02-08T09:59:29.000Z
New information on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you live in Hong Kong (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2021-02-12T10:52:46.000Z
Update to information on social distancing measures and the countries that have been added to Hong Kong’s ‘high risk’ lists ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)
2021-02-26T12:02:32.000Z
New information on how to get COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Hong Kong ('Coronavirus' page)
2021-03-05T17:04:14.000Z
New information on flights to Hong Kong from the UK; the Hong Kong Government has arranged two flights from the UK to allow Hong Kong Residents to return home ('Summary' and 'Entry requirements' pages).
2021-04-07T10:52:03.000Z
New information on quarantine arrangements in Hong Kong ('Coronavirus' page)
2021-04-30T10:41:23.000Z
Updated information on restrictions for travellers arriving into Hong Kong from the UK ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-05-07T08:44:33.000Z
New information on demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-05-21T11:01:21.000Z
Addition of information on changes to the entry and quarantine requirements for those travelling from the UK from 4 June ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-06-01T14:47:43.000Z
Information on entry and testing requirements for Hong Kong; From 26 June, the Hong Kong SAR government will only accept negative PCR tests on arrival and from 28 June, those travelling from the UK will be subject to further entry requirements ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-06-25T10:20:45.000Z
From 1 July, the UK will move onto the Hong Kong SAR government’s list of “extremely high risk” places. This means that from 1 July all passenger flights from the UK will be prohibited from landing in Hong Kong and that all passengers who have visited the UK for more than two hours in the past 21 days will be denied entry to Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page).
2021-06-28T13:23:20.000Z
From 4am on Monday 19 July Hong Kong will move to the green list for entering England. Check what you must do to enter England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. (‘Summary’ page)
2021-07-14T17:55:36.000Z
Information about COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Hong Kong ('Coronavirus' page)
2021-07-21T15:23:16.000Z
Information about the new Immigration (Amendment) Bill in force from 1 August (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2021-07-30T14:48:55.000Z
Updated information about COVID-19 related entry requirements to Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-08-13T12:21:58.000Z
Updated information on the National Security Law which entered into force in Hong Kong on 30 June 2020 (‘Safety and security’ page)
2021-09-06T16:03:25.000Z
Updated information on Hong Kong's COVID-19 related inbound restrictions; single vaccinated 12-17 year old HK residents travelling from the UK will be able to enter Hong Kong from 29th October ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-10-27T10:27:38.000Z
Updated information regarding Hong Kong’s COVID-19 hospital isolation requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2021-10-29T15:58:09.000Z
New information on quarantine requirements in response to the Omicron variant ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-12-01T13:15:01.000Z
Update to information on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry to Hong Kong (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2021-12-02T17:46:16.000Z
Update to entry restrictions and local restrictions in Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' and 'Coronavirus' pages)
2021-12-10T16:17:30.000Z
Information on the announcement of new border restrictions and quarantine requirements taking effect from 21 December ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-12-20T15:11:03.000Z
Updated information on requirements for passengers transiting Hong Kong and travelling between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-12-24T10:45:03.000Z
Changes to the time window on PRC testing requirements for entry to Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
2021-12-30T15:43:55.000Z
From 8 January, travellers who have visited the UK (or 7 other designated countries) within the past 21 days will not be permitted to enter Hong Kong ('Entry requirements' page)
2022-01-05T12:01:02.000Z
From 16 January, suspension on transit passengers from UK and other ‘high-risk’ countries (‘Entry requirements’ page). Introduction of domestic vaccine passport scheme. Change to quarantine rules (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-01-14T21:16:41.000Z
Information for on entry to Hong Kong for travellers who have visited the UK (or 7 other designated countries) within the past 21 days (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-01-20T11:47:13.000Z
Information for quarantine requirements on entry to Hong Kong (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-01-28T16:45:41.000Z
Updated information on coronavirus measures (‘Coronavirus' page)
2022-02-11T16:16:15.000Z
Updated information on Hong Kong's COVID-19 restrictions and hospital isolation process ('Coronavirus' page)
2022-02-24T17:17:58.000Z
Updated information on Hong Kong's COVID-19 restrictions and hospital isolation process ('Coronavirus' page)
2022-03-31T16:43:26.000Z
Updated information on entry to Hong Kong for non- Hong Kong residents and public gatherings ('Entry requirements' and ‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-04-25T13:10:43.000Z
Updated information on testing requirements on arrival ('Entry requirements' page)
2022-05-12T14:48:38.000Z
Update to the 'Entry requirements' section to reflect changes to pre-departure test rules from 1 June; under 3s and transit passengers at HKIA no longer need a pre-departure test.
2022-06-01T08:55:18.000Z
Updated information on entry requirements for travellers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year ('Entry requirements' page)
2022-06-15T09:18:07.000Z
Update to information on travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China ('Entry requirements' page).
2022-07-04T13:37:23.000Z
Updated information on transiting rules ('Entry requirements' page)
2022-08-02T15:09:10.000Z
Updated information on quarantine and medical surveillance requirements ('Entry requirements' page)
2022-08-12T09:05:33.000Z
Updated information on hotel quarantine being no longer needed to enter (Entry requirements page).
2022-09-26T13:15:35.000Z
Updated information that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is now required for anyone above aged 5 to enter a range of venues ('Coronavirus' page).
2022-09-30T11:31:52.000Z
Updated information on entry requirements ('Entry requirements' page).
2022-10-12T14:31:25.000Z
Updated information on Hong Kong entry requirements and Covid-19 ('Entry requirements' and Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-12-16T05:58:18.000Z
Updated information that passengers wanting to board a shuttle bus to cross the bridge departing from Hong Kong to Macao must present a certificate confirming that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their departure ('Entry requirements' page).
2022-12-22T15:29:37.000Z
Updated information on entry requirements to Hong Kong (Summary, Coronavirus and Entry requirements)
2022-12-31T07:59:27.000Z
Updated information on travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China. Additional information on what to do if you are transiting through Hong Kong. ('Entry requirements' page)
2023-01-06T15:54:50.000Z
General update to all sections of the travel advice. Updated information on travel between Hong Kong, Macao and mainland China ('Entry requirements' page)
2023-01-19T16:24:27.000Z
Updated information about the National Security Law ('Summary' page).
2023-01-26T09:59:42.000Z
Updated information on the National Security Law and the Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance ('Local laws and customs' page).
2023-01-26T11:07:46.000Z
Updated information on vaccination requirements and COVID-19 testing between Mainland China and Hong Kong (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirements’ pages).
2023-02-13T14:22:22.000Z
Updated information on the COVID-19 mask mandate under 'Public spaces and services' ('Coronavirus' page).
2023-03-02T14:34:30.000Z
Hong Kong does not require travellers to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the SAR, regardless of your vaccination status ('Entry requirements' page).
2023-04-05T09:24:41.000Z
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-22T08:42:03.000Z
Information about the local laws and customs, specifically the national security law ('Local laws and customs' page).
2023-07-10T15:09:45.000Z
Storm warning signal for Typhoon Saola issued ('Natural disasters' page).
2023-09-01T11:57:45.000Z
Removal of information about storm warning signal for Typhoon Saola ('Natural disasters' page).
2023-09-03T07:15:11.000Z
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-11-23T15:56:56.000Z
This travel advice has been updated to reflect new national security legislation coming into force in Hong Kong ('Safety and security' page)
2024-03-22T18:14:29.000Z
