Reminders Before Departure
- For the purposes of backup, it is recommended that you save a copy of the HKID card and passport in your email accounts.
- Please inform your family member of your travel period, destination, brief itinerary, as well as the contact information for the EdUHK activity-in-charge and hosting organisation coordinator.
- In case of an emergency, please notify the EdUHK Activity-in-charge and the host organisation coordinator immediately.
- Check the Travel Tips and Advice by the Immigration Department here.
Useful Tips
- Outbound Travel Alert (OTA)
The Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) of the Security Bureau can help you understand the level of risk and threat to your personal safety before travelling to a list of countries and/or territories.
- Registration of Outbound Travel Information (ROTI)
The HKSAR Government offers an online service for travellers to register their contact details and itinerary prior to travelling outside Hong Kong. Through this service, you can use the online service of the HKSAR Government at Registration of Outbound Travel Information (ROTI) to register your contact details, itinerary and to receive updates on Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) travelling public information.
- Travel Health Service, Department of Health
Visit the HKSAR Travel Health Service for the latest travel health news, tips, and information.
- Assistance to Hong Kong Residents by HKSAR
It is recommended that you read through the information provided at Assistance Outside Hong Kong as well as the 24-Hour Hotline for Assistance to Hong Kong Residents (+852 1868).
- Contact Information of Consulates
Through the relevant consulates' offices or representatives in Hong Kong, you can try to seek assistance and advice from the countries you are visiting. At Consular Affairs, you can find a list of the Consulates and Officially Recognised Bodies located in Hong Kong. Prior to departure, it is advisable to check the contact information of and advice from the respective Consulates in Hong Kong and in your country of destination.
- Assistance Outside Hong Kong
The locations and contacts of overseas Chinese diplomatic and consular missions can be found on the website of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (GovHK) at Assistance Outside Hong Kong.