🇭🇰 Is Hong Kong SAR China safe to visit?

Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Hong Kong SAR China: 16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.

Increased caution — level 2 of 4Telcomia Safety Index: 1.5/4

Updated Aug 16, 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.

United Kingdom — Foreign Office (FCDO)Low risk · 1/4Aug 16, 2026Read official advisory
United States — Department of StateIncreased caution · 2/4Aug 16, 2026Read official advisory

Emergency numbers in Hong Kong SAR China

General emergency
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999

Embassies and consulates in Hong Kong SAR China

16 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, across 2 cities.

NationalityMissions
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1
🇦🇺 Australia1
🇧🇪 Belgium1
🇨🇦 Canada1
🇨🇿 Czechia1
🇪🇸 Spain1
🇫🇮 Finland1
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1
🇬🇷 Greece1
🇮🇪 Ireland1
🇯🇵 Japan1
🇰🇷 South Korea1

…and 4 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.

See the 16 emergency phrases in Chinese

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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 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Aug 16, 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 16 diplomatic missions from 16 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.