Reply #3597 Wachovia68's post
Yes...and NO! LOL!
Actually even on this the Hong Kong authorities ARE being very practical and have made sure that they do to a certain extend CYA!
Look at what the Official line is, as in their publication:
http://www.gov.hk/en/about/about ... ocs/immigration.pdf
(Published by the Information Services Department, Immigration Department Home Page Address:
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government http://www.immd.gov.hk/
GovHK Website: http://www.gov.hk
Information contained in this publication may be freely used.
No acknowledgement is necessary.
June 2011)
Immigration Control: Hong Kong has all along adopted a
liberal and open immigration policy. Nationals of about 170
countries and territories are allowed visa-free visits to
Hong Kong for periods ranging from 7 to 180 days.
Professionals and businessmen are welcome to work and
invest in Hong Kong. While every effort is made to facilitate
the entry of visitors and those who contribute to Hong
Kong’s development and prosperity, immigration controls
are designed and operated to prevent the entry of
undesirable persons. Immigration can have a direct or
indirect effect on such fields as housing, trade, tourism,
economy, education, employment, aviation, shipping,
crime prevention and public order. All these factors have to
be taken into account in the operation of controls.
but then again, I believe that most countries also adopt such stance towards businessmen coming to their country to do some business; I know I've never had any problems going all over the place doing just that - but of course not permanently in-situ in the country.
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