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  • Since late July 2026, wildfires have occurred in Gironde and Landes in southwest of France, resulting in casualties.

  • Hong Kong residents who intend to visit France or are already there should monitor the situation, attend to personal safety, and pay attention to local announcements on the latest situation. Residents in France who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the Immigration Department Mobile Application, send message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline, send message to the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline or submit the Online Assistance Request Form, or contact the Chinese Embassy / Consulate-General in France at consular protection hotline: (Embassy – (33) 153758840, Consulate-General in Marseille – (33) 491320019, Consulate-General in Strasbourg – (33) 609994464, Consulate-General in Lyon – (33) 785620931).

    Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit – Online Assistance Request Form
    (updated on 28 July 2026)

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