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The Republic of Tunisia has agreed to grant visa-free access to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport holders for a stay of up to three months.
The arrangement provides visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders visiting the Republic of Tunisia for up to three months with immediate effect.
"We warmly welcome the confirmation by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Tunisia 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 Tunisia."
The availability of visa-free access to the Republic of Tunisia has brought the total number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders to 136.
Currently, nationals of Tunisia may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay up to 30 days.
Ends/Saturday, April 29, 2006
Issued at HKT 11:59
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