GSIASE
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DRAFT
AN SWER S
TO
POINTS
IN
JCWI
REPORTS
A.
PASSPORTS TO SOMEWHERE
1.
"Right of abode" and "settlement" do not exist under Hong
Kong immigration ordinance:
Immigration ordinance will of course need to be amended before 1997
to introduce concept of right of abode, SO that it ties in with
Section XIV of Annex I to the Joint Declaration.
2.
International acceptance of new passports must be ensured:
As Ministers have made clear HMG will make every effort to secure
same access to other countries
currently enjoyed by BDTCs. Will
countries after Order In Council
for BN (O) passport holders as explain BN(O) passports to third is passed in
in 1986
1986 and before new
status is introduced
introduced in 1987. Encouraging statements already by US and Australian Governments on BN (O) passports.
3.
Will
Britain should negotiate visa waiver agreements:
seek to en sure that entry agreements, including Visa Abolition Agreements which apply to BDTCs will also apply to BN(O)s.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.