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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