What exactly is the official special programme/status and why does it exist?
The Interim Pass is issued to a foreigner to afford them an opportunity of making an inquiry for the purpose of determining whether such a person is entitled to a residence permit or is otherwise entitled to remain in the United Republic under the Immigration Act or Regulations, or to afford them a reasonable opportunity of applying for and obtaining a residence permit or a pass other than an Interim Pass.
See recorded sources
- The page does not state a numerical validity period, fee, or specific documents for the Interim Pass -- its function is procedural (bridging status while another application is resolved), not a fixed-term entry purpose.
- Pass Information, Immigration Service Department
This Pass s issued to a foreigner in order to afford him an opportunity of making an inquiry for the purpose of determining whether such person is entitled to a residence permit or is otherwise entitled to remain in the United Republic under the Act or Regulations or in order to afford him a reasonable opportunity of applying for and obtaining a residence permit or a pass other than an Interim Pass
