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Netencyclo, l'encyclopédie française : HKSAR passport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) Chinese citizens with the right of abode (ROA) in the HKSAR, who hold Hong Kong permanent resident identity cards, whether or not they are holders of the British National (Overseas) or Hong Kong Hong Kong Certificate of Identity or other travel documents, are eligible to apply for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport. Hong Kong SAR passport holders are able to visit 136 countries and territories without visa which exceeds the visa-free access of USA and Finland passport. Most passports contain a note from the issuing state that is addressed to the authorities of all other states, identifying the bearer as a citizen of that state and requesting that he or she be allowed to pass and be treated according to international norms. www.netencyclo.com /en/HKSAR_passport   (1176 words)

Home Return Permit Encyclopedia Article @ IdentaChild.com (Ident a Child)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) They are still eligible for an Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Government, or an MSAR passport by the Macao Government. Note that the HKSAR passport may not be used for travel to Macao; and while it is not to be used as a travel document for travel to Taiwan, it is nonetheless used in conjunction with the entry permit issued by the Taiwanese authorities so to prove the identity of the holder. The HKSAR Government has once stated that "in line with the one country principle, it was considered inappropriate to adopt HKSAR passport as a travel document to enter the Mainland". www.identachild.com /encyclopedia/Home_Return_Permit   (1557 words)

HKSAR Passport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Illegal transfer of HKSAR passport(s) is a criminal offence in Hong Kong. The HKSAR passport is blue in colour with the crest of the People's Republic of China. As PRC citizens, those traveling on HKSAR passports are entitled to the consular protection of PRC government officials overseas. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HKSAR_passport   (1146 words)

TseyiuhonCAeng On 16 April 1999 the Director of Immigration notified Madam Cheng Oi Kwan, the Applicant's mother, that the HKSAR passport held by the Applicant was to be cancelled, the reason being that at the time the Applicant applied for his HKSAR passport, he had already acquired his German nationality. The Applicant thus is not entitled to a HKSAR passport. Hence, in view of the special circumstances that Chinese nationals among Hong Kong residents hold foreign passports, 'depegging' the nature of a passport as the proof of nationality from the function of a passport as a document that facilitates travelling and residency, after all, is a flexible and pragmatic policy. law.hku.hk /clsourcebook/conlawcase/tseyiuhonCAeng.htm   (2934 words)

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Immigration Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) The passport is in machine readable format that will facilitate the holder's immigration clearance at foreign immigration control points equipped with machine reading facilities. The passport is normally valid for 10 years unless otherwise specified; passport for children under 16 years of age is normally valid for 5 years. Cross link of HKSAR passport means making an endorsement on both existing and replacement passports to the effect that the previous passport bears a visa which is still in force. www.immd.gov.hk /ehtml/topical_2.htm   (1709 words)

CASE UPDATE The appellant’s birth was registered with the British consular authorities in Germany and he was issued with a British Dependent Territories passport in recognition of his status as permanent resident of Hong Kong. The judge held that the appellant, having acquired German nationality on account of his birth in Germany and continuous residence there, no longer had Chinese nationality and was not entitled to be issued a HKSAR passport. The appellant was a Chinese citizen within the meaning of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Passports Ordinance (Cap 539) and was entitled to be issued with a passport of the HKSAR. www.hk-lawyer.com /2002-12/Dec02-caseupd.htm   (3624 words)

Passport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A passport is a travel document issued by a national government that usually identifies the bearer as a national of the issuing state and requests that the bearer be permitted to enter and pass through other countries. Passports usually contain the holder's photograph, signature, date of birth, nationality, and sometimes other means of individual identification. Other authorities, such as the Schengen system, simply stamp a passport with a date stamp that does not indicate any duration and this stamp is taken to mean either that the person is deemed to have permission to remain for 3 months or an alternative period as shown on their visa. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Passport   (6579 words)

HKETO - FAQ - Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office In Canada, all passports for the United Kingdom and Dependent Territories are issued and all passport enquiries are handled by the Ottawa office of the British High Commission. If you are eligible for the HKSAR passport and wish to apply for one, you can obtain application forms from the nearest Chinese embassy / consulate general or the HKSAR Immigration Department. If you submit your application direct to the HKSAR Immigration Department by post, you are required to collect your passport in person at the HKSAR Immigration Department with the originals of the supporting documents enclosed with your application for verification. www.hketo.ca /faq/1.html   (1991 words)

House of Commons - Foreign Affairs - Minutes of Evidence BN(O) passports were therefore issued to all those eligible through this phased registration programme over several years and were valid for use from the date of issue. BN(O) passports are now held by over half the population of Hong Kong (3.5 million have been issued) and contain the right of abode in Hong Kong endorsement. Issue of the HKSAR passport began after 1 July 1997, strictly under the sole control of the SAR Immigration Department. www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199798/cmselect/cmfaff/710/8042810.htm   (902 words)

HKSAR_Passport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) Hong Kong SAR passport holders are able to visit 136 countries and territories without visa which exceeds teh visa-free access 0f USA & Finland passport., i.e. Most passports contain a note from teh issuing state that's addressed to teh authorities 0f all other states - identifying teh bearer as a citizen 0f that state & requesting that he or she be allowed to pass & be treated according to international norms. HKSAR Passport Notes Notes ^ Who is "eligible for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport" ^ Passport - Visa and Health Requirements - NWA ^ The Henley Visa Restrictions Index - 25 Jan 2006 ^ Press Release - HK Govt. www.rjl8.info /HKSAR_Passport   (1538 words)

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passports Bill (Minutes) 15 Jul 97 The purpose of the Bill, with its retrospectivity, was to provide for matters for the better carrying out of the provision of Article 154 of the Basic Law, and to ensure that holders of HKSAR passports, regardless of when they applied for their passports, would be given the same legal protection. A person whose passport was cancelled under clause 9(1)(c) for incorrect matters recorded in the passport could apply for re-issue of the passport, subject to the conditions in clause 3 still being fulfilled. She added that although the proposed fees for the application of HKSAR passports were slightly higher than that for BN(O) passports because of higher production cost, the fees for the regular and jumbo SAR passports for adults were set at about 50% and 70% of the cost respectively. www.legco.gov.hk /yr97-98/english/bc/bc51/minutes/bc511507.htm   (1995 words)

humanrights The HKSAR passport has a symbolic significance as it makes Hong Kong residents feel that they are real Chinese, the official said. Promotion of the HKSAR passport in the early stages was successful, the official said. By the end of this year, up to 120 countries are expected to give visa-free treatment to those who hold HKSAR passports, the News reported. www.humanrights-china.org /news/2002-7-15/Local2002715125354.htm   (271 words)

British citizen and HKSAR passport - Moving to Hong Kong - Hong Kong Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) You are entitled to hold a HKSAR passport if your mother was a HK permanent resident at the time you were born. You can't use HKSAR passport, since you're only travelling between the HKSAR and the mainland, which are only different parts of the same country- China. The HKSAR passport (or any other passport) is generally for international travel, or travel between NATIONS. geoexpat.com /forum/thread2284.html   (880 words)

main   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) The government of the Hong Kong SAR announced Tuesday that confirmation had been received from the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation of Saint Lucia to grant visa-free access for HKSAR passport holders for a stay up to28 days with immediate effect. They, however, must possess a passport with 6 months validity, a return ticket and sufficient funds to maintain themselves for the duration of the stay. The availability of visa-free access to Saint Lucia has broughtto 121 the total number of countries/regions agreeing to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders. www.tibetinfor.com.cn /en/news/2002/10/c105752.htm   (161 words)

European Nationality, with HK ID & Re-entry Permit. Visa - Chinese-forums.com You could use your Dutch passport to enter HK, but you would be in violation of PRC nationality law if you used it to cross a mainland border-that is, if you already have a 回乡证. If you were born in Hong Kong and are ethnic Chinese and (I think) at least one of your parents were born in the PRC (including HK/Macau before the handovers), then the government considers you to be Chinese. If she uses her Dutch passport to enter HK and go to the Immigration within 30 days to declare that she is a Dutch citizen, then she will be regarded as a Dutch but not a Chinese. www.chinese-forums.com /showthread.php?p=28219   (1650 words)

Home Return Permit - China-related Topics HM-HP - China-Related Topics Before the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, permits resembled a passport physically (though the PRC Government never recognise it as a passport) and the mainland authorities stamped the permits upon entering and exiting. They are still eligible for an HKSAR passportHong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Government, or an MSAR passport by the Macao Government. The HKSAR Government thinks that "in line with the one country principle, it was considered inappropriate to adopt HKSAR passport as a travel document to enter the Mainland". www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Home_Return_Permit   (1384 words)

Visa-free Arrangement for HKSAR Passport Holders Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Slovak Republic signed an agreement on exemption of visa requirements here on Saturday. "We welcome the agreement, which enhances the travel convenience of HKSAR passport holders and helps promote trade, business and tourism links between Hong Kong and the Slovak Republic", the spokesman said. There are now 72 countries/territories granting visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders. www.china.org.cn /english/2000/Oct/2815.htm   (104 words)

Aston Group Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) According the immigration policy in United Kingdom, HKSAR passport holders staying in UK over 6 months must attain VISA before arrival. Although BNO passport holders are not required to get VISA before arrival, it is still recommended to get free Residence Permit in HK first to avoid the payment for Residence Permit after 6 months staying in UK. No. During the valid period of VISA, students are not required to apply Residence Permits as the validity of passports are stated on Residence Permits. www.astonhongkong.com /e_ae_uk_visa.htm   (496 words)

British Consulate General Hong Kong Visa enquiries for BN(O)/HKSAR passport holders However, on their arrival, they will have to produce a valid BN(O)/HKSAR passport, hold onward or round trip tickets (or the means to buy them), evidence that they can support themselves throughout their stay and satisfy the Immigration Officer of their intent to stay for the stated period. From 13 November 2003 HKSAR passport holders who wish to study in the UK for over six months will require prior entry clearance before they travel to the UK. BN(O) & HKSAR passport holders returning to the UK to continue their studies after 1 August 2003 whose leave to enter or remain has expired or about to expire will no longer be given leave to remain in the UK on arrival at immigration control. www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1091891494326   (701 words)

EU Grants Visa-Free Access to HKSAR Passport Holders The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government received information Tuesday, December 5, that the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) had reached an agreement in principle to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders. When the Regulation comes into force, it will enable HKSAR passport holders to visit 13 more EU member states visa-free for a period up to three months. Tung Chee Hwa, chief executive of the HKSAR, welcomed the decision by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the EU to grant visa-free access to the HKSAR passport holders. www.china.org.cn /english/MATERIAL/4947.htm   (294 words)

Ask an XPAT: Moms & Dads - HK or USA/expat passport for newborn? Certainly this is the case in the UK where there have been a number of incidences reported in the press of children who had both passports being required to travel on their US one not UK. Pakistan now charges HK$40 for a HKSAR passport holder (previously no visa required), while the cost is still $120 (HK$900+) for a USA passport holder. In addition, the USA passport holder must be "interviewed" by the consul general, while the HKSAR passport holder doesn't need to bother. manila.asiaxpat.com /forums/momsdads/threads/68835.asp   (1667 words)

Australian Immigration Minister - Media Release: Acceptance of HKSAR Passport, Continuation of Visa-free access for ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer MP Acceptance of HKSAR Passport, Continuation of Visa-free Access for Australians We are pleased to announce that the Australian Government accepts the passport of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which will be issued from 1 July 1997 after China's resumption of sovereignty over Hong Kong, for visa-issuing purposes. This means that the Australian Government will accord the HKSAR passport equivalent treatment to that given to the British National (Overseas) passport issued by Britain. www.minister.immi.gov.au /media_releases/ruddock_media97/jt001.htm   (193 words)

Travel convenience for HKSAR passport holders enhanced Hong Kong government officials travelling on official duty and business missions of high importance holding HKSAR passports may be issued immediate and gratis visas by the Hungarian Consulate in Hong Kong. Currently, a $310 visa fee is levied on HKSAR passport holders for a single-entry visa issued by the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong. This will be brought down to approximately $200 which is the average rate levied by Schengen states on holders of HKSAR passports for single-entry visa. chamber.org.hk /info/daily_business_news/others/2000/other00111301.asp   (479 words)

EU grants visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government received information today (December 5) that the Justice and Home Affairs Council of the European Union (EU) had reached an agreement in principle to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders. She said all HKSAR passport holders, frequent travellers and businessmen in particular, would benefit greatly from the positive decision of the Council when implemented. In a declaration issued by the Council, the European Commission was invited to put before the Council recommendations for negotiating a readmission agreement with the HKSAR before the adoption of the proposed Council Regulation. hkgcc.org.hk /info/daily_business_news/others/2000/other00120501.asp   (637 words)

HONG KONG SAR-LINKED AFFAIRS Australian-passport holders can stay in Hong Kong SAR (hereafter referred to as HKSAR) without visa for up to 3 month if their sole purpose is business or tourism. Chinese citizen who is holding a permanent HKSAR ID card and has the right of abode in the HKSAR is eligible to apply for a HKSAR passport. Person who applies for HKSAR employment visa, study visa or Working Holiday Visa, please come to the Consulate to obtain application forms and submit application, or, please contact HKSAR Immigration directly. melbourne.china-consulate.org /eng/hzqz/t57199.htm   (164 words)

HKExpats.com - the site FOR Hong Kong expats BY Hong Kong expats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) Only if the parent/s has/have a HKSAR passport, that is! You can be a permanent resident after 7 years of stay but still have an Indian/US/NZ/Euro/Oz [etc.] passport. One of the requirments is that you will have to surrender your current nationality and passport before you can be offered a HKSAR Passport. As soon as you have the baby's passport you then need to start the process with HK Immigration for it to be given a Dependent Visa giving it the right to stay here. www.hkexpats.com /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2784   (1323 words)

::Visa-free access to Bulgaria for HKSAR passport holders  Travelweekly : The Indispensable Travel Industry Read   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03) Director of migration, Lai Tung-kwok, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, signed an Agreement on Abolition of Visa Requirements with the vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Ivan Petkov. The agreement provides visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a stay of up to 90 days and Bulgarian nationals will enjoy 90 days' visa-free access to Hong Kong. The availability of visa-free access to Bulgaria has brought the total number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders to 134. www.travelweeklyweb.com /article.asp?id=14424   (203 words)

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