BNO Visa UK - Hong Kong British National Overseas

Special route for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status holders and their families to live, work, and study in the UK.

Validity & settlement

30 months or 5 years
Eligible for settlement after 5 years

Essentials (who can apply)

BNO status holders and eligible family members
Residence, identity, TB (where applicable), and maintenance requirements

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About the visa

The British National (Overseas) visa provides a route for eligible BNO status holders from Hong Kong and their family members to live, work, and study in the UK, typically leading to settlement after 5 years and eligibility for citizenship thereafter.

Eligibility & key rules

Applicants must be BNO status holders (or eligible family members) and meet residence, maintenance, TB testing, and identity requirements. Sub-routes consider ordinary residence in Hong Kong or the UK/Islands.

What you can / cannot do

Permitted: work, study, and start businesses. Not permitted: accessing certain public funds and breaching residence conditions.

Fees, documents & process

Apply digitally via the app where available or attend biometrics. Visa fee and health surcharge apply. Provide BNO status evidence, residence proof, and maintenance/accommodation documents.

British National (Overseas) BNO Visa