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Any move on the part of Sweden to waive visas for Hong Kong visitors would set a good example to other

Nordic countries.

Returnability of D of I holders

I explained that D of I holders, being temporary residents, have no 'right to land' under the

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Immigration Ordinance. They are normally issued with

a re-entry visa valid for, say, 1 year, together with

their D of Is. If they return to Hong Kong after the expiry of the re-entry visa, they could be refused landing by the Hong Kong immigration authorities. For these reasons, immigration authorities of third countries normally impose tougher entry requirements on these visitors with limited returnability.

Continued access of BN (0)s to Sweden

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Mr. Fredén said they were fairly relaxed about

changes in the nationality position of HK BDTCs.

saw no problem with BN (0)s continuing to have the same

access to Sweden as BDTCs have now.

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