Eligible to BNO citizenship as a

 

- BNO passport holder, or

 

- Hong Kong resident born before 1st July 1997, or

 

- Spouse of a BNO citizen (engaged or otherwise), or

 

- Child of a BNO citizen*, or

 

- Family member of a BNO citizen*

 

- Person who is financially dependent to the BNO citizen 

 

*If one of their parents holds BNO status, they can apply together as a family unit

 

1. Be able to demonstrate their ability to accommodate and support themselves in the UK for at least six months

 

2. Demonstrate a commitment to learn English in the UK (On entry, there will be no English language requirements but applicants will require a good knowledge of the English language if they choose later to make an application for settled status after five years)

 

3. Have no serious criminal convictions

 

​Hong Kong BNO Visa holders may stay in the UK for an initial period of 30 months’ leave, renewable by a second application for further 30 months. Alternatively, applicants can apply for 5 years’ leave. Meanwhile, they will be eligible for employment and education, but not social welfare (except from the National Health Service) .

 

After 5 years’ leave, they may apply for UK citizenship after 12 months of settlement. Afterwards, they will be eligible for social welfare. 

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(source: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/902976/CCS207_CCS0720898728-001_HK_BN_Visa_Policy_Statement_A4__4__-_FINAL.pdf)