Hong Kong

Overview

Generally, Hong Kong is a safe place for travellers.  However, there are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand. National security laws in Hong Kong are strict, and you could be arrested arbitrarily, or break the law without intending to.  

Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Hong Kong should be aware of are: 

• Typhoon season usually lasts from May to November. If a typhoon happens, follow the advice of local authorities and let whānau in New Zealand know you’re safe.
• Crime — watch out for petty crime such as theft and drink spiking.
• Civil unrest — there has been no return to the large-scale protests of 2019/2020.  Small-scale protests and demonstrations have the potential to turn violent with little or no warning.
• Hong Kong, like other parts of China, does not recognise dual nationality. In the event of being detained by Hong Kong authorities, dual nationals may be treated as Chinese nationals and not granted access to consular assistance.

New Zealanders travelling or living in Hong Kong should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.

Read our travel advice for China.

See below for detailed travel advice.  

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