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Vietnam imposes mandatory pre-arrival declaration at Ho Chi Minh City airport—Hong Kong travellers urged to prepare
From 15 April 2026, Vietnam now requires most foreign passengers—Hong Kong business and leisure visitors included—to submit an online pre-arrival form and present a QR code when clearing immigration at Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN). The step is designed to speed processing but non-compliant travellers face longer queues or airline boarding denials, making advance completion essential for Hong Kong corporates with frequent Vietnam travel.
UK unveils citizenship-track visa for Hong Kong residents
Effective 16 April 2026, the UK has opened a visa that lets ordinary Hongkongers—and not just BN(O) status holders—live, work and study in Britain for five years before applying for settlement and eventual citizenship. The move gives employers a cheaper, sponsorship-free option for relocating Hong Kong talent and could see hundreds of thousands leave the city. Businesses should revisit mobility budgets, housing support and schooling advice for employees eyeing the new path.