Do not expose wealth in public places. My Embassy in France reminds us to be wary of strangers approaching us. Chinese citizens have been robbed multiple times. Embassy | China | France
According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in France, the number of Chinese tourists coming to France in the summer of 2023 will increase. The Chinese embassy and consulate in France will receive many reports of theft and robbery of Chinese citizens in France, and the property of the parties involved will suffer losses and affect their subsequent travel.
In view of this, the Chinese Embassy in France hereby issues a consular reminder as follows:
Before 1. go abroad, please carefully read the safety reminders and practical information issued by the website of the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France and the WeChat official account, and pay close attention to the social security situation in France. Get information about the hotel and surrounding areas in advance, prepare copies of passports, visas, entry stamps, etc., and keep emergency contact information such as relatives, banks, embassies and consulates for emergencies.
2. learn about the relevant French laws and regulations in many ways, especially the regulations on the types and quantities of articles carried in and out of the country, and pay special attention to the regulations on cigarettes, medicines, food, liquids, cash, tax rebates, etc.
3. should always take good care of their personal belongings when arriving and leaving the hotel, going through the formalities at the front desk and eating out, keep their suitcases or handbags within the range of sight and hands, and pay attention to suspicious people around them. When taking the bus or subway or visiting scenic spots, be sure to pay attention to your belongings and try not to look at your mobile phone near the bus door or subway car door. When leaving a shopping center, you should be especially careful of theft and robbery. Do not leave valuables in the car when you leave the car.
4. should be cautious when talking to strangers, be vigilant against typical blind theft techniques such as asking directions, magic tricks, filling out questionnaires, and chatting up on the street, and resolutely refuse or leave the scene quickly.
5. avoid carrying large amounts of cash and wearing valuable jewelry, watches, etc., and do not "show their wealth" in public places, so as not to become the target of criminals.
If you unfortunately encounter robbery or other security emergencies, please report to the police and contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in France for assistance.
French alarm hotline: 17
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Chinese Embassy in France:+33-153758840
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Chinese Consulate General in Marseille:+33-671905835
Consular Protection and Assistance Tel. of the Chinese Consulate General in Strasbourg:+33-609994464
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Chinese Consulate General in Lyon:+33-785620931
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Chinese Consulate General in Saint Denis:+262-693925807
Consulate Protection and Assistance Hotline of the Chinese Consulate in Papeeti:+689-87295620
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline:+86-10-12308 or+86-10-65612308.