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registration as aliens,

any requirement to obtain work permits, and

any requirement in relation

provisions.

to

social security

The Hong Kong Government shall make arrangements for

the issue to members of the staff of the Office and

their families (other than those staff members who are

permanently resident in Hong Kong) of identity cards indicating their status as members of the staff of the

Office and of gratis visas for the purpose of

travelling to Hong Kong to take up their posts which

will permit unconditional stay.

11.

The Commission and its Office shall be exempt from

taxes on the importation of goods directly imported by

them for their official use or for export.

shall be made for the

Administrative arrangements

Office

to import

a quota of duty-free commodities

which are normally subject to customs duties.

12. The Head of the Office, other members of the staff of

the Office and servants of the Office (other than

those permanently resident in Hong Kong) shall be

from exempt

income tax

of in respect

emoluments

received as an officer or servant of the Commission.

13.

The Head of the Office and members of his/her family

forming part of his/her household shall be exempt from

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