South African Citizens in need of immediate consular assistance should contact the Consular Services Unit at +852- 39263400 during regular working hours (8:30 am to 5:15 pm Monday-Friday).
For arrests, hospitalizations, deaths or other emergencies involving South African citizens outside of these hours, please call.
Emergency Consular services are available on a 24-hour basis. For emergency services, you may contact the Chief Directorate: Consular Services during office hours and the DIRCO's Operations Room in Pretoria at the telephone number (012) 351-1000/0035 after-hours. Officials at our Operations Room will liaise with the Chief Directorate: Consular Services, which will be available to provide guidance and assistance after hours and over weekends.