Hong Kong issues Amber Outbound Travel Alert for France amidst protests

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Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel to areas affected by protests and exercise caution if already in France.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has issued an Amber Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for France in view of the latest protest situation in the country.

Hong Kong residents planning to visit France, as well as those already there, are advised to monitor the situation, exercise caution, and pay attention to their personal safety and local announcements.

Residents should also avoid large gatherings and all non-essential travel to areas where protests are taking place.

Hong Kong residents outside the city who require assistance can:

• Call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department (ImmD) at (852) 1868
• Call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the ImmD mobile application
• Send a message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline or the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline
• Submit an Online Assistance Request Form, or
• Contact local Chinese Embassies.

Hong Kong residents travelling overseas are also encouraged to register their contact details and itinerary through the ImmD’s Registration of Outbound Travel Information service.

The information enables the department to send practical updates through appropriate channels, including SMS, when necessary.

Hong Kong's Security Bureau will also provide updates on the situation through the media, its mobile application, and the OTA webpage.

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