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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.
Information for local authorities and others who are working with British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status holders arriving from Hong Kong via the UK government’s BN(O) route.
Apply for a British National (Overseas) visa (known as a BNO visa) to live, work and study in the UK if you or a family member are from Hong Kong and registered as a British national (overseas).
If you’re from Hong Kong and are a British national (overseas) you and…
To apply for a British National (Overseas) visa, or to apply to switch to…
Your family members can apply as your ‘dependant’ if you’re either: a…
When you apply you’ll need to provide a valid passport or other travel…
You can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa from inside the UK…
You must apply online. Before you apply, you can check: what documents…
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply to extend your…
If you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years, you may be able to apply to stay…
If you’re a British national (overseas), you can usually apply for British…
This page provides a hub for collections and the latest updates relating to published statistics, research and evaluation on migration.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and services abroad for passports and visas. Sometimes called information notes.
How to access the essential information you need when travelling to or living in Hong Kong as a British National.
Use these forms to claim State Pension and tell us where you want your pension paid, if you live abroad.
Apply for a Child Student visa to study in the UK if you're under 18 - eligibility, documents, how to apply, extend or switch, how long it takes and how much it costs
Information on the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Welcome Programme Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Year 4 funding (2024/2025).
This series of reports, published at 6-monthly intervals, looks at the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong.
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