British National (Overseas) BNO Visa
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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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.
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