In view of the latest situation in Saudi Arabia, the Government today removed the amber outbound travel alert for Saudi Arabia as a whole, while maintaining an amber alert for Saudi Arabia's border regions with Yemen only.

The Government said that it reviews the situation of the countries from time to time and makes corresponding adjustments to the outbound travel alert level.

The Security Bureau will also issue updates through the media, the bureau's mobile app and the outbound travel alert webpage.

Hong Kong residents who need assistance when travelling outside Hong Kong can call the 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the department's mobile app.

They can also send a message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline or 1868 WeChat assistance hotline, or submit the online assistance request form.

Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong.

The information provided allows the Immigration Department to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means when necessary.