Useful Information

Conventions, ordinances and agreements

The conventions and ordinances concerning the consular/diplomatic relations can be accessed via the following links –

This link will open in a new windowVienna Convention on Consular Relations
This link will open in a new windowVienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
This link will open in a new windowRegulations of the People's Republic of China Concerning Consular Privileges and Immunities (see Schedule 3 of Instrument A403 Promulgation of National Laws 1997) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowRegulations of the People's Republic of China Concerning Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (see Schedule 5 of Instrument A402 Promulgation of National Laws 1997) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowConsular Relations Ordinance (Cap. 557) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowAdministration of Estates by Consular Officers Ordinance (Cap. 191) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowConsular Conventions Ordinance (Cap. 267) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowInternational Organizations and Diplomatic Privileges Ordinance (Cap. 190) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)
This link will open in a new windowInternational Organizations (Privileges and Immunities) Ordinance (Cap. 558) (on the website of Hong Kong e-Legislation)

Bilateral agreements concerning individual consulates-

The Central People's Government concludes bilateral agreements with a number of foreign governments concerning the latter's consular missions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Currently, 13 bilateral agreements have been gazetted. The full text of these agreements are provided on the website of the This link will open in a new windowDepartment of Justice.

Agreements and arrangements concerning international organisations-

The Central People's Government has entered into agreements and arrangements with six international organisations concerning the establishment of offices in HKSAR, i.e. the Officially Recognised Bodies. The full text of these agreements/arrangements are available on the website of the This link will open in a new windowDepartment of Justice.