Qatar

• On 9 September 2025, an explosion occurred in Doha, escalating regional tensions.

• Residents who intend to visit the country or are already there should exercise caution, attend to personal safety, pay attention to local announcements on the latest situation and notices on consular services from the Chinese Embassy in Qatar. Hong Kong residents 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 in Qatar at consular protection hotline: (Embassy – (974)30177679).

• Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit – Online Assistance Request Form
  
  

• (updated on 10 September 2025)

Hyperlinks to other travel advisories:

• Outbound Travel Alert of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (Chinese only)
• Travel Health News from Travel Health Service of the Department of Health