HC Deb 02 July 1959 vol 608 cc70-1W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what Commonwealth Governments now impose restrictions on the entrance into their own territory of citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies either for temporary or permanent residence.

Mr. Alport

In general citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies who are of good character, in sound health and not liable to became a charge to public funds are admitted for temporary residence in most Commonwealth countries without formality.

For permanent residence, in addition to these requirements, other requirements have to be satisfied by citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies wishing to enter most Commonwealth countries, though in certain of these countries the requirements are not uniform for all citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies.

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