At the closing ceremony of INTERPOL’s 93rd General Assembly in Morocco, the organisation’s flag was passed to Hong Kong, confirming that the city will stage the 94th edition in late 2026. It will be the first time Hong Kong hosts the event and only the third time the gathering has been held in China, after Beijing in 1995 and 2017.
The General Assembly brings together police chiefs, justice ministers and security technologists from INTERPOL’s 196 member states. Organisers estimate that more than 1 500 delegates and observers will attend, generating at least 5 000 room-nights and significant high-yield corporate travel.
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For organisers looking to streamline visa arrangements for such a diverse delegation, VisaHQ offers an end-to-end solution. Through its Hong Kong portal (https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/), the service manages group applications, monitors shifting entry rules and secures expedited approvals, easing the administrative burden for both hosts and participants.
From a mobility standpoint, the meeting will require streamlined visa and accreditation processes. The Security Bureau has already indicated that eligible foreign participants will be fast-tracked for electronic ‘MICE e-Channel’ lanes introduced during the Global Financial Leaders’ Summit last year. Temporary importation of encrypted communication devices, usually restricted under Hong Kong law, will be covered by a special licence regime issued by Customs.
Companies bringing expatriate staff to support the event—whether in venue operations, translation or cyber-security—should plan early for accommodation blocks near the Convention Centre and pre-clear specialist equipment. Authorities are also discussing a dedicated lane at the Airport Express station to separate delegate flows from holiday travellers.
The General Assembly brings together police chiefs, justice ministers and security technologists from INTERPOL’s 196 member states. Organisers estimate that more than 1 500 delegates and observers will attend, generating at least 5 000 room-nights and significant high-yield corporate travel.
For organisers looking to streamline visa arrangements for such a diverse delegation, VisaHQ offers an end-to-end solution. Through its Hong Kong portal (https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/), the service manages group applications, monitors shifting entry rules and secures expedited approvals, easing the administrative burden for both hosts and participants.
From a mobility standpoint, the meeting will require streamlined visa and accreditation processes. The Security Bureau has already indicated that eligible foreign participants will be fast-tracked for electronic ‘MICE e-Channel’ lanes introduced during the Global Financial Leaders’ Summit last year. Temporary importation of encrypted communication devices, usually restricted under Hong Kong law, will be covered by a special licence regime issued by Customs.
Companies bringing expatriate staff to support the event—whether in venue operations, translation or cyber-security—should plan early for accommodation blocks near the Convention Centre and pre-clear specialist equipment. Authorities are also discussing a dedicated lane at the Airport Express station to separate delegate flows from holiday travellers.
