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Uruguay visa-free access confirmed for HKSAR passport holders

15 December 2004

Uruguay 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, which will come into effect on January 1, 2005 provides visa-free access to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport holders visiting Uruguay for up to 90 days. Likewise, from January 1, Uruguay nationals can also visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay of up to 90 days.

"We warmly welcome today's (December 14) confirmation by the Consulate of Uruguay in Hong Kong," a Hong Kong Government spokesman said. "The arrangement means greater convenience for Hong Kong travellers and helps promote trade, business and tourism links between Hong Kong and Uruguay."

The availability of visa-free access to Uruguay has brought the total number of countries/territories agreeing to grant visa-free access to HKSAR passport holders to 133.

Currently, nationals of Uruguay may visit Hong Kong visa-free for a stay up to 30 days.