The Hong Kong Security Bureau has removed its Amber Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) covering Saudi Arabia, citing "stabilised conditions," while retaining the alert only for border areas adjoining Yemen. The decision was published at 20:08 HKT on 14 November.
Under Hong Kong’s colour-coded OTA system, an Amber alert advises residents to monitor the situation and exercise caution. Its removal means corporate travel to Riyadh, Jeddah and other Saudi cities no longer triggers mandatory risk assessments or senior-management sign-off under many companies’ travel-security policies.
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Mobility managers should, however, note that travel to regions near the Yemeni border still carries an Amber rating. Insurance providers may exclude these areas from standard cover or require premium surcharges.
The Bureau reminded residents to register trips via the ‘Registration of Outbound Travel Information’ (ROTI) portal and reiterated the 24-hour Consular Protection hotline (+852 1868) for emergencies. Companies are encouraged to align traveller tracking tools with the new OTA map to avoid false alarms and unnecessary escalation protocols.
The move aligns Hong Kong’s stance with other jurisdictions that have recently downgraded advisories for Saudi Arabia following easing regional tensions. Businesses with Middle-East supply chains can resume routine travel planning but should continue monitoring developments in Yemen.
Under Hong Kong’s colour-coded OTA system, an Amber alert advises residents to monitor the situation and exercise caution. Its removal means corporate travel to Riyadh, Jeddah and other Saudi cities no longer triggers mandatory risk assessments or senior-management sign-off under many companies’ travel-security policies.
Mobility managers should, however, note that travel to regions near the Yemeni border still carries an Amber rating. Insurance providers may exclude these areas from standard cover or require premium surcharges.
The Bureau reminded residents to register trips via the ‘Registration of Outbound Travel Information’ (ROTI) portal and reiterated the 24-hour Consular Protection hotline (+852 1868) for emergencies. Companies are encouraged to align traveller tracking tools with the new OTA map to avoid false alarms and unnecessary escalation protocols.
The move aligns Hong Kong’s stance with other jurisdictions that have recently downgraded advisories for Saudi Arabia following easing regional tensions. Businesses with Middle-East supply chains can resume routine travel planning but should continue monitoring developments in Yemen.
