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Photography & Drones — Hong Kong

What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Hong Kong. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Photography & Drones in Hong Kong: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Avoid photographing protesters or police without permission; photographing or joining protest activity authorities consider provocative may bring arrest under national-security laws.

Arrest under the National Security Law possible.

§ US State Dept — Hong Kong

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