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Hong Kong - Consular Information Sheet
August 4, 1994
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, highly developed territory. 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 $6.50 (U.S.) 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 generally do not
accept credit cards and require immediate cash payment for health services.
U.S. medical insurance is generally not valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven
useful.
Information on Crime: Major crime is not a problem for most travelers.
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 to the
U.S. Consulate General. 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: Dogs and cats may be admitted without spending time in
quarantine, if there are valid health (vaccination) certificates, and if the
pet, when coming from the United States, has been in the United States for
at least six months.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Consulate General can
obtain updated information on travel and security conditions 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
(852) 523-9011, fax (852) 845-4845.
No. 94-150
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 9, 1993 to include
information on the departure tax and quarantine of cats and dogs.