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The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) today (November 25) received formal notification from the Consulate General of Brazil in Hong Kong that the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil had completed all outstanding formalities for the entry into force of the Agreement signed between the Governments of the HKSAR and the Federative Republic of Brazil on Exemption of Visa Requirements in October 2005. With immediate effect, HKSAR passport holders can visit Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days.
"We welcome the confirmation by the Brazilian Government and believe the arrangement will enhance the travel convenience of HKSAR passport holders and promote trade, business and tourism links between Hong Kong and Brazil", a HKSAR spokesman said.
There are now 136 countries/territories that have agreed to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders.
Ends/Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Issued at HKT 19:17
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