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The Republic of Macedonia has agreed to grant visa-free access to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days.
The arrangement comes into immediate effect.
"We welcome the confirmation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Macedonia," 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 Macedonia."
The availability of visa-free access to the Republic of Macedonia brings the number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders to 139.
Currently, nationals of the Republic of Macedonia may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay of up to 14 days.
Ends/Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:05
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