CO129-604-6 Immigration- control over entry from China 1-1-1947 - 4-1-1950 — Page 105

INWARD TELEGRAM

TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

Orij. on 95112/10E /49

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FROM HONG KONG

(Governor's Deputy)

D. 3rd November, 1949. R. 3rd

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10.55 hrs.

PRIORITY

No.1176 Restricted.

Addressed to Governor Singapore No. 52 Repeated to S. of S.

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"Federation of Malaya No.47

" Batavia No.390

" Tamsui No.391

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Bangkok No.392

"Governor Mauritius No.393

" Manila No.22

Saigon No.18

"San Francisco No.394.

Further to my telegram No.49 to Singapore. (3%)

Holders of British passports are excluded.

Diplomatic and official visas may be granted without reference,

2. Chinese Nationals require visas, but they may be granted without reference, provided you are satisfied as to bona fides and accommodation Hong Kong is assured.

3. Business men, with the exception of German and other ex-enemy aliens, stateless, and all U.S.S.R. and satellite countries' nationals, may be granted visas without reference, provided they have genuine connexion with reputable Hong Kong business houses and have accommodation assured.