filipno in bahrain wants to visit hongkong for 10 days...

Question

Hi... good day! I want some clarification regarding what I read.. I am a filipino,     Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region CY Leung announces on 29 January 2014, the HKSAR Government will suspend the 14-day free visiting arrangement for Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders from February 5,To visit Hong Kong, holders of these passports will have to apply for a visa beforehand in accordance with normal procedures to the Immigration Department of Hong Kong or the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions overseas.now please I need an answer, I am a filipino but I'm here in bahrain for 10 years now, am I affected of this issue?

Amy · Answer

Yes, if you hold diplomatic or official passport of the Philippines.

Khatoon · Answer

Hi!Can i Apply visa through Online?

Alina · Answer

No, you need to apply through Chinese embassy or consulate.

rose · Answer

Hi again..... I called up your good office here in bahrain, and re confirmed about it.. and I learned that those who are filipino diplomats are the only require to get a visa to enter hong kong but the regular fil citizens are visa upon arrival. Please let me know if this information is true. Thanks.

Robinson · Answer

Hi Rose, it is true. Actally, regular passport holders enjoy visa free, they can get a landing slip for free stay of 14 days on arrival.

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