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UIN 36231

China and Hong Kong: Visas

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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6 March 2025

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18 March 2025 · Answer

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18 March 2025

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether additional vetting will be implemented for diplomatic visas issued to PRC and HKSAR applicants, specifically screening for connections to transnational repression activities.

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  1. 6 March 2025

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether additional vetting will be implemented for diplomatic visas issued to PRC and HKSAR applicants, specifically screening for connections to transnational repression activities.

    Source: Commons

  2. 18 March 2025

    Answer

    All visa applications are subject to a number of background checks.Any attempt by any foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated. We have a broad suite of powers to counter foreign interference, ...

    Source: Written answer

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