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Visa-free access for HKSAR passport holders to Central African Republic confirmed

15 August 2003

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced today (August 15) that confirmation had been received from the Embassy of the Central African Republic in Beijing that the Government of Central African Republic has agreed to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders for a stay up to 15 days with immediate effect.

"We welcome the decision of the Government of Central African Republic," a Government spokesman said.

The availability of visa-free access to Central African Republic has brought to 125 the total number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders.

Currently, nationals of Central African Republic may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay up to 14 days.