HK citizens get Visa-free access to SloveniaThe Republic of Slovenia has agreed to grant visa-free access to passport holders of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for a visit up to 90 days with effect from Saturday, a government spokesman announced."We warmly welcome the decision of the government of the Republic of Slovenia," the spokesman said. "It is a vote of their confidence in our effective immigration control under the 'one country, two systems' arrangement," he added. Slovenia is the 90th country granting visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders. As a parallel development, with effect from June 1, 2001, the Hong Kong government will extend the visa-free period to nationals of the Republic of Slovenia for a visit up to three months. At present, they may visit Hong Kong visa-free up to 14 days. |
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