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United Kingdom Hong Kong BN(O) — Status Holder

8 facts quoted from the official source

Live, work and study in the UK as a British National (Overseas) ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, the UK or Crown Dependencies.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe principal applicant must be aged 18 or over, hold British National (Overseas) status and meet the ordinary-residence condition.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsWork and study are permitted, except work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach.
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible partners, children and highly dependent adult relatives may apply under the BN(O) family rules.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathSettlement may be available after five continuous years.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightsEligible partners, children and highly dependent adult relatives may apply under the BN(O) family rules.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe applicant may choose permission for two years and six months or five years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe route can be extended repeatedly.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: Live, work and study in the UK as a British National (Overseas) ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, the UK or Crown Dependencies.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Settlement may be available after five continuous years.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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