Ron Lam calls for improving user-friendliness of SAR passport

In his latest written inquiry, lawmaker Ron Lam called for improved visa-free access for the SAR passport. He pointed out that visa-free access for the passport has remained unchanged in 144 countries since 2019, adding that direct immigration clearance for the passport is only available in five countries. In addition, he questioned why SAR passport holders still do not have visa-free entry to Bahamas and Kazakhstan, while such entry is available to Chinese and Hong Kong SAR passport holders. Moreover, he added that reciprocal visa-free entry is key to attracting visitors, which is a key goal of the government.