Statement by the President (November 9, 2016)
Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, regardless of whether your ...
CG Tong met with Macau Chief Executive
U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong met with Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui for the first time October 24. The two sides discussed matters of key importance in the U.S.-Macau relationship, as well as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) project.
Senior State Department Official Visits Hong Kong
On October 14, the U.S. Department of State's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton visited Hong Kong to meet with senior Hong Kong government officials as well as people from Hong Kong's business and academic communities.
American Fun Fair at MCDH Memorial College
On October 14, Deputy Consul General Thomas Hodges inaugurated the Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College's (MCDH) annual American Fun Fair. In 2015 the Consulate began its official Project WeCan Partnership with MCDH, providing support for the school's American Studies ...
Consulate Community Shows Support for LGBTI rights
The U.S. Consulate General was represented at a booth at Hong Kong's Pink Dot Festival on September 28. Consul General Tong was also in attendance to show support for Hong Kong's LGBTI community.
News from the Consulate
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Reminder: Electronic Visa Update System Launch (November 21, 2016)
As of November 29, all individuals with a People's Republic of China issued passport bearing a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 ...
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Statement by the President (November 9, 2016)
Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said ...
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U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong met with Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui
U.S. Consul General Kurt Tong met with Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui for the first time October 24.
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Senior U.S. State Department Official Visits Hong Kong
On October 14, the U.S. Department of State's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton ...
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IPR Center
Report IP Theft
U.S. government's clearinghouse for investigations into counterfeiting and piracy
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Interactive Game
Trace Effects
A collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16.
Announcements
- The U.S. Consulate General located at 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong, will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Macau Day in Taipa: December 7, 2016
- ACS staff will travel to Macau on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, to provide limited consular services for American citizens.(PLEASE NOTE TAIPA VENUE!) For more information, please see Macau Day.
Visa and Passport Photographs
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No Eyeglasses Policy for Visa and Passport Photographs
Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in U.S. visa and U.S. passport photographs. See also: Sample photos of U.S. visa and U.S. passport.
Traveling to or through Hong Kong?
- Please note that stun guns (e.g., tasers), mace, pepper spray, and other self-protection weapons are banned in Hong Kong. Discovery of weapons of any kind during luggage screening -- including transit passengers' cabin and checked luggage -- will be referred to the police for investigation, leading to arrest and detention. Please click here for more information.
USA for Kids
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USA for Kids - A specially designed information gateway to American society, history, and culture for kids and teachers.
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