TNAG-2035-FCO40-2899-Visits-from-countries-other-than-the-UK-to-Hong-Kong-1990 — Page 32

For decision

on 1 May 1990

B026/7

CONFIDENTIAL

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XCC (90) 55 Copy

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

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MULTIPLE VISIT PERMIT SCHEME/ FOR TAIWANESE RESIDENTS

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THE PROBLEM

(a)

Some form of arrangement is required

to enable Immigration Department to cope with the continuing growth in applications for single and double journey visit permits from Taiwanese residents; and

(b) to facilitate travel of Taiwanese businessmen

and visitors to Hong Kong.

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RECOMMENDATION AND ADVICE SOUGHT

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(a)

(b)

It is recommended that

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a Multiple Visit Permit Scheme for Taiwanese residents, as described in paragraphs 10 to 14, should be introduced; and

under section 59 of the Immigration Ordinance, the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 1990, at Annex A, should be made to provide for the issue of such permits.

Members will be asked to advise whether this recommendation should be approved.

BACKGROUND AND ARGUMENT

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On

noted

20 September 1988, Members

memorandum XCCI (88) 68 (Annex B) which reported on the measures implemented by the Immigration Department to cope with the upsurge in applications from Taiwanese visitors following the Taiwan Government's decision to liberalize travel to Hong Kong, Macau and China.

CONFIDENTIAL