Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Hong Kong
AsiaHigher risk than 35% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and transport reliability.
Traveler Practical Risk
34
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
📢Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6250
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5150
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5750
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3530
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
🏥Health
Asia avg: 2418
🔓Petty Crime
Asia avg: 3217
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 11/27/2024
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-11-27 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hong Kong
- Is Hong Kong safe to travel to?
- Hong Kong has a practical risk score of 34/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and transport reliability.
- What are the main travel risks in Hong Kong?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Hong Kong are: civil unrest, transport reliability, tourist scams. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Hong Kong?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Hong Kong is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Hong Kong?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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