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Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) passport-holders visiting the State of Kuwait for up to one month will be granted visas on arrival with immediate effect.

The Hong Kong Government announced today (March 25) that confirmation of the decision had been received from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in Hong Kong.

"We welcome this confirmation by the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait," a Government spokesman said.

Currently, nationals of Kuwait may visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days.

Ends/Thursday, March 25, 2004

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