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The Republic of the Fiji Islands has agreed to grant visa-free access to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport holders for a stay of up to six months.
The arrangement comes into effect immediately.
"We warmly welcome the confirmation by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of the Fiji Islands in Hong Kong," a Hong Kong Government spokesman said. "The arrangement means greater convenience for HKSAR passport holders and helps promote trade, business and tourism links between Hong Kong and the Republic of the Fiji Islands."
The availability of visa-free access to the Republic of the Fiji Islands has brought the total number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders to 135.
Currently, nationals of the Republic of the Fiji Islands may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay of up to 90 days.
Ends/Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Issued at HKT 18:40
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