born in a Commonwealth Country
and acquire citizenship of that
country, they will become British
Subjects and as such are qualified
for Hong Kong belonger status.
through the female line, except
that women British Overseas
Citizens would be able to transmit
their citizenship to their
illegitimate children born overseas.
F.
Movement with other EEC Countries
He does not have a right of free
movement within EEC countries, but
in practice he enjoys visa waiver for
short visits, except for West Germany.
This is a matter to be discussed
between member countries of the EEC
and HMG and it is likely that HMG
would seek a new definition of "UK
nationals for EEC purposes "based on
British Citizenship. It is not
envisaged that any concession or
exception would be made for British
Overseas Citizens from Hong Kong,
even if some of them retain a right
of entry to the UK. Hence, British
Overseas Citizens from Hong Kong would
remain outside the definition of "UK
Nationals for EEC purposes" and would
This is a matter to be discussed between member
countries of the EEC and HMG and it is likely
that HMG would seek a new definition of "UK
nationals for EEC purposes "based on British
Citizenship. It is not envisaged that any
concession or exception would be made for
British Dependent Territories Citizens from
Hong Kong, even if. some of them retain a right
of entry to the UK. Hence, British Dependent
Territories Citizens from Hong Kong would remain
outside the definition of "UK Nationals for EEC
purposes" and would not have a right of free
movement within EEC countries.
They may,
however, continue to enjoy visa waiver for short