🇭🇰 Is Hong Kong SAR China safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Hong Kong SAR China: 18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Hong Kong SAR China
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Dual British-Chinese nationals may be treated solely as Chinese citizens by local authorities, limiting UK consular help
- BN(O) passport is not recognised as a valid travel document or proof of identity in Hong Kong
- If you have formally renounced Chinese citizenship, carry documentary proof of that renunciation
- This advice covers Hong Kong SAR only; separate advisories exist for mainland China and Macao SAR
Emergency numbers in Hong Kong SAR China
Embassies and consulates in Hong Kong SAR China
18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Hong Kong |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | Hong Kong |
…and 6 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Hong Kong SAR China is Chinese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Chinese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong SAR China safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Hong Kong SAR China is 1.39/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Hong Kong SAR China?
The general emergency number in Hong Kong SAR China is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Hong Kong SAR China?
Telcomia tracks 18 diplomatic missions from 18 countries in Hong Kong SAR China, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.