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Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) welcome programme

Information on the UK government’s welcome programme for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status holders arriving from Hong Kong via the UK government’s BN(O) visa.

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From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Published:
29 July 2021
Last updated:
20 March 2025
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  1. Added Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Programme: Year 5 VCSE funding 2025.

  2. Added Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme: VCSE Grant recipients Year 3 (2023/24).

  3. Added Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Programme: VCSE Grant recipients Year 2 (2022/2023).

  4. Added Hong Kong British National (Overseas) welcome programme: successful grant recipients.

  5. First published.

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This page details the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations funded by MHCLG throughout the programme. This information is now out of date.

Welcome: a guide for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa holders in the UK

A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.

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