IMMIGRATION OF COMMONWEALTH
CITIZENS INTO HONG KONG.
Suggested revised text of circular saving
telegram to British Missions.
The Government of Hong Kong has decided
to introduce measures for the stricter control of
British subjects and Commonwealth citizens in-
cluding those from dependent territories entering
Hong Kong. Such persons (with the exception of
those listed in paragraph 2, who have been exempted)
will in future be required to hold visas, unless
they are tourists or short-term visitors (see
paragraph 3). The following instructions will
therefore apply from 8th September, 1969. The
"Summary of Visa Regulations" will be amended as
soon as possible.
2.
The following categories will be exempted
from compliance with the new regulations:-
(i)
holders of British passports issued in
Hong Kong;