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American Consulate General 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong Telephone: 5-239011
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10, 1985
U.S. CONSULATE TO ISSUE "INDEFINITE"
VALIDITY TOURIST AND BUSINESS VISAS
The U.S. Consulate General has received authorization from the Department of
State to issue "indefinite" validity nonimmigrant B-1 (temporary visitor for business) and B-2 (temporary visitor for pleasure) visas to bearers of Hong Kong British passports and Certificates of Identity. "Indefinite" validity means that the visa is
valid as long as the travel document containing it is valid.
Indefinite validity visas will be issued to persons who appear to have reasonable
long-term travel needs, and who are likely to maintain their status as nonimmigrant
travelers.
Authorization to issue indefinite validity visas is based on the recognition of
reciprocity in U.S. visa law. Hong Kong does not require visas for American visitors who plan to remain in the territory less than 30 days. The United States requires
visas of all nationalities except Canadians, but authorizes indefinite validity
business and tourist visas for various nationals whose countries and territories do not
require visas of Americans.
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