The following countries/territories have granted visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR Passport holders (as at 25 November 2008):

Notes:

The final consent to enter the country concerned is granted by the immigration authorities on arrival.

Remark 1: Visa granted upon arrival

Remark 2: HKSAR Passport holders are reminded to check with the local Consulate of the Republic of Congo on visa requirements before visiting the country.

Remark 3: Visas will be granted upon arrival at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

Remark 4: Holders of a valid HKSAR Passport enjoy visa-free access to enter Japan for the purpose of short-term visits of up to 90 days. This exemption does not apply when the visit is for purposes other than a short term visit, such as seeking employment or exercising a profession or other occupation. However, visa fees for these kinds of visits where a visa is required will be waived.

Remark 5: Visas will be granted upon arrival at the Seeb International Airport as well as sea ports and land border checkpoints.

Remark 6: Businessmen holding HKSAR Passports will be allowed 30-day visa on arrival at airports in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar on production of either a recommendatory letter from a local chamber of commerce and industry, an invitation letter from business organisation duly recommended by the concerned trade organisation/association in Pakistan or a recommendatory letter by the Investor Consular of the Board of Investment posted at Pakistan Missions abroad.

Remark 7: Visas will be granted upon arrival at the Doha Airport and other sea and land border points.

Remark 8 : The Venezuelan Government has extended to HKSAR Passport holders the 'Tourist Card' System, which allows Venezuelan Tourist Card holders visa-free visits to Venezuela for 90 days.

Available visa application forms for countries and territories outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region can be downloaded from the Trade Development Council ( http://info.hktdc.com/vod/vod.htm ) website.