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Citizens of the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand living in Hong Kong can access information from the Consular sections of their relevant Embassies. Most consulates recommend that it's citizens register with the consulate when arriving to live in a new country. Click on the appropriate link below for information on consular services in Hong Kong. US CitizensThe Consulate General of the United States has a comprehensive website from which US citizens living in Hong Kong and Macau can obtain travel warnings and information for travelling around the region as well as the latest US policies and issues. Services provided by the Consulate includes renewing and page extension for passports, income tax instructions, overseas voter information and documentation for marriage, birth, divorce and death. For non-US citizens, there is a section for visa applications. Most forms can be downloaded.
UK CitizensThe British Consulate-General in Hong Kong provides news on cultural and educational activities and programmes for its citizens living in the territory. The website highlights specific schedules for BNO and British citizen passport services, visa, entry clearance and UK residence permits. UK citizens can obtain information on travel safety, voter registration, avian influenza, as well as get documents for marriage, birth and death registration. The Consulate provides notarial services
Canadian CitizensThe Consulate General of Canada provides consular services and reference information to its citizens on matters including Canadian identification, replacement citizenship cards, birth and marriage registration and Canadian driver's licences. It also has legal services and tax and travel information and information on what to do in the event of arrest and detention. The website is linked to the official Canadian government website.
Australian CitizensThe Australian Consulate-General assists its citizens with a range of services including travel advisories, bulletins, insurance, tips and health. Aside from travel information, the consulate provides passport and visa services and certification for marriage, deaths and births. The consulate website has information regarding importing motor vehicles to Australia, taking cats and dogs back and links to Australian government departments.
New Zealand CitizensThe New Zealand Consulate General gives general advice and assistance to its citizens on matters including lost personal property, hospitalisation, repatriation, arrest and detention and evacuation. Other services include assistance with official declarations and verification of documents, and translation from Chinese to English. The Consulate issues emergency travel documents and passports.
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