Registration of Outbound Travel Information (“ROTI”)

Traveling outside Hong Kong can use this online service to register your contact details and itinerary. The information you provided allows the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Hong Kong Immigration Department to contact and assist you in an emergency outside Hong Kong. You will also receive updates on Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) and related public information via your "My Messages" of MyGovHK and, depending on the situation, SMS to your Hong Kong or … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Raises Travel Alert for Thailand to Red

In view of the latest situation in Thailand, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today (May 22) raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Thailand to red. A government spokesman said, "Residents intending to visit Thailand should adjust their travel plans and avoid non-essential travel, including leisure travel. Those already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to personal safety and avoid protests and large … [Read more...]