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#CARD:Hong Kong:Travel\Consular Information
Hong Kong - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: Hong Kong, a British Crown Colony, is made up of three
geographic areas: The New Territories, Kowloon Peninsula and Hong Kong
Island. It is a cosmopolitan, and highly developed state. It will revert
to China on July 1, 1997. Tourist facilities and services are widely
available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and onward/return transportation by sea/air
are required. A visa is not required for tourist visits of up to 30 days;
the period of time may be extended. A departure tax of $19 must be paid at
the airport. Visas are required to work or study. For more current
information the traveler can consult the British Embassy at 3100
Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, (202) 462-1340, or
British consulates in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, New York or
Cleveland.
Medical Facilities: Good medical facilities are available and there are
many western-trained physicians. Information on health matters can be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559. Doctors and hospitals may not accept
credit cards, but require immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved
useful.
Information on Crime: Major crime is not a problem for most travelers in
Hong Kong. Petty crime such as pickpocketing is common. The loss or theft
abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local
police, and the U.S. Consulate. Useful information on guarding valuables
and protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It is available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Quarantine for Pets: Hong Kong has strict regulations on the importation of
animals into the colony. Dogs and cats must spend a minimum of six months
in quarantine before admittance.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Consulate General can
obtain updated information on travel and security within the area.
Embassy Location: The American Consulate General is located at 26 Garden
Road in Hong Kong. The mailing address is: Box 30, FPO AP 96522-0002; tel.
(582) 523-9011.
No. 93-174
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992 to
include information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD