VISA-FREE ACCESS TO RUSSIA FOR HKSAR PASSPORT HOLDERS

The HKSAR Government and the Russian Government signed the Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements in April this year. Confirmation was recently received from the Russian authorities that they had completed the domestic procedures required for the entry into force of the Agreement. In accordance with its terms, the Agreement will come into effect on July 1, 2009.

- VISA-FREE ACCESS FOR HKSAR PASSPORTS HOLDERS

- HKSAR VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN COUNTRIES/TERRITORIES

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