The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today removed its Amber Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Belgium, France, Indonesia, and the coastal regions of eastern Sabah in Malaysia.

The Government explained that from time to time it reviews the situation of the countries covered by the OTA system and makes corresponding adjustments to the OTA level.

The latest OTA information is available on the Security Bureau’s OTA webpage. The bureau will also issue updates through the media, the bureau’s mobile app and the OTA webpage.

Hong Kong residents who need assistance when travelling outside of Hong Kong can call the Immigration Department’s 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868. Alternatively, they can call the 1868 hotline using network data, use the 1868 Chatbot via the department's mobile application, send a message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline or the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline, or submit an online assistance request form.

Moreover, before travelling abroad, Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service to register their contact details and itinerary, to allow the department to send them practical information when necessary.