Croatia has granted visa-free access for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport holders for up to 90 days with immediate effect.

The Government welcomed the decision, saying it marked a vote of confidence by Croatia in Hong Kong's effective immigration control under the One Country, Two Systems arrangement.

Hong Kong passport holders were previously issued visas on their arrival in Croatia for a stay of up to 90 days.

Currently, 124 countries and territories have agreed to grant visa-free access.

Croatians can visit Hong Kong visa-free for up to 14 days.