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Enhanced travel convenience for HKSAR passport holders to Albania and Uganda
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     The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received notification from the Government of the Republic of Albania (Albania) that the period of visa-free entry to Albania for holders of HKSAR passports has been extended from up to 14 days to 90 days.
 
     The Government of the HKSAR has also received notification from the Government of the Republic of Uganda (Uganda) that the period of visa-free entry to Uganda for holders of HKSAR passports has been changed to up to 90 days, instead of being determined by the competent authorities upon arrival.
 
     An Immigration Department spokesman said, "Albania and Uganda are along the Belt and Road. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, the enhancement of visa-free arrangements will bring greater travel convenience to holders of HKSAR passport and strengthen tourism, cultural and economic ties between the places."
 
     As of today, 168 countries and territories have granted visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders. Please visit the following website for details:
www.immd.gov.hk/eng/service/travel_document/visa_free_access.html
or scan the QR code in the attachment.
 
Ends/Friday, October 20, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:20
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