The Immigration Department (ImmD) conducted a tabletop exercise for handling emergencies yesterday (October 21) to ensure thorough preparations for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG).

      Based on realistic simulation scenarios, the exercise focused on the immigration arrangements for athletes or related personnel at control points during the 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG; and the emergencies that may arise during the cross-boundary events. The aim was to conduct scenario analyses and process simulations to strengthen the ImmD officers' responsiveness and collaboration, and ensure that all preparations were thorough and seamless. During the exercise, the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok; the Deputy Director (Control, Visa and Documents), Mr Ching Wo-mok; the Assistant Director (Control), Mr Fan Hiu-sing; and commanders of various control points received a briefing from participating colleagues.
 
      Mr Kwok said that the exercise provided valuable experience and training materials, and its successful completion reflected the maturity of the ImmD's response mechanisms, showcasing the professionalism of ImmD staff inspired by the spirit of "Love our country and Hong Kong, and striving for excellence."

      The exercise allowed staff to further familiarise themselves with the protocol of emergency response mechanisms to be used throughout the 15th NG, so that they may continuously exercise effective immigration control to facilitate the visit of athletes and related personnel with safe and smooth immigration services.

Ends/Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:47

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