If you are an adult dependent relative in need of long-term personal care due to illness, disability, or age, you may be eligible to apply for the BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa entry clearance from outside the UK. To qualify, you must apply alongside your sponsor. The definition of an adult dependent relative includes:

• Parent or grandparent of the BNO holder or their partner
• Brother or sister
• Son or daughter

Eligibility for the BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa requires you to meet the following criteria:

• You must usually reside with your sponsor or their partner.
• You must require long-term care for daily personal and household tasks due to illness, disability, or age, with supporting medical documentation.
• You must prove that the necessary care cannot be obtained or afforded in Hong Kong, even with the support of your sponsor or their partner.

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Requirements for BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa Entry Clearance

Applicants seeking the BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa entry clearance must adhere to the specific requirements outlined in the Immigration Rules. Below are the key criteria for a successful application:

Valid Entry Clearance Application
The applicant must submit a valid entry clearance application from outside the UK, in line with the criteria detailed in Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas) of the Immigration Rules. It is essential that the application meets all the necessary requirements for validity.

Age Requirement
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of submitting the application.

Relationship Requirement
For individuals applying for entry clearance or permission to stay for the first time on the Hong Kong BN(O) route, they must be the parent, grandparent, sibling, son, or daughter of a person making a concurrent application for entry clearance or permission to stay. The person they are related to should be:

• A BN(O) Status Holder applying under the BN(O) Status Holder route.
• The partner of a BN(O) Status Holder, applying on the BN(O) Status Holder route.
• The child of a BN(O) Status Holder, applying under the BN(O) Household Member route.
• The partner of a child of a BN(O) Status Holder, applying under the BN(O) Household Member route.

Relationship Restrictions for Parents or Grandparents
If the applicant is a parent or grandparent of a BN(O) Status Holder, the partner of a BN(O) Status Holder, or the parent or partner of a child of a BN(O) Status Holder applying under the BN(O) Household Member route, the applicant must not be in a relationship with a partner unless the following conditions are met:

• The partner must also be the parent or grandparent of the BN(O) Status Holder or the partner of the BN(O) Status Holder, or the child of the BN(O) Status Holder applying under the BN(O) Household Member route.
• The partner must be applying for entry clearance or permission to stay simultaneously with the applicant.

Dependency Requirement for BN(O) Route Applicants

When applying for entry clearance or permission to stay under the Hong Kong BN(O) route, an applicant must meet specific dependency criteria if they have not previously held permission under this route. The applicant must:

• Require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability to perform daily tasks.
• Be part of the same household as the BN(O) Status Holder or BN(O) Household Member who has, or is concurrently being granted, permission.
• Be unable to access the necessary level of care in Hong Kong, even with the practical and financial assistance of the BN(O) Status Holder, their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member and their partner (depending on the applicant’s relation). This inability arises if the care:
  • Is not available in Hong Kong, and there is no reasonable person to provide it.
  • Is unaffordable in Hong Kong.

For applicants whose partner or themselves are parents or grandparents of the BN(O) Status Holder, their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member, the dependency criteria are as follows:

• The applicant or their partner must require long-term personal care due to age, illness, or disability to perform daily tasks.
• Even with the financial and practical support from the BN(O) Status Holder, their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member and their partner, the applicant or their partner must be unable to obtain the required level of care in Hong Kong if the BN(O) Status Holder or their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member and their partner, moves to the UK due to one of the following reasons:
  • The care is unavailable, and no one in Hong Kong can reasonably provide it.
  • The care is not financially accessible.

Eligibility Criteria for BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa

To be eligible for the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative visa, applicants must meet specific requirements under Part 9, which outlines the grounds for refusal.

Tuberculosis Test Certificate Requirement Applicants seeking entry clearance under the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route as a BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative must provide a valid medical certificate. This certificate should confirm that they have undergone tuberculosis screening and that active pulmonary tuberculosis is not present. This requirement is outlined in paragraph A39 and Appendix T of the immigration rules.

Ordinary Residence Condition To qualify for the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative visa, the applicant must be ordinarily residing in Hong Kong at the time of application. This residency condition is essential for entry clearance under the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative category.

Financial Maintenance Requirement for BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa If an applicant is applying for entry clearance or permission to stay in the UK under the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative route and has been in the UK for less than 12 months, the decision-maker must ensure that the BN(O) Status Holder or their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member or their partner, can adequately support and accommodate the applicant without relying on public funds for at least six months.

Accommodation will be deemed inadequate if:

• It is overcrowded.
• It violates public health regulations.

The BN(O) Status Holder or their partner, or the BN(O) Household Member or their partner, may rely on credible third-party support assurances. They must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds as outlined in Appendix Finance to meet the financial requirement for the visa application.

Terms and Conditions for the Grant of the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa

When applying for the BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa, if the applicant does not currently hold permission under the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route at the time of application, the granted permission will be aligned with the expiration date of the BN(O) Status Holder’s or BN(O) Household Member’s permission. The specific duration will depend on whether the applicant applies alongside the BN(O) Status Holder or a Household Member.

The visa grant is subject to the following conditions:

• No entitlement to public funds.
• Employment is allowed, including self-employment and voluntary work, with the exception of professional sports-related employment, such as being a sports coach or professional athlete.
• Studying is permitted, provided the applicant complies with the ATAS requirements outlined in Appendix ATAS.

How We Can Assist You:

At Aden & Co Solicitors, our dedicated team of immigration experts is here to offer specialized immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for your BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa entry clearance application. Our fixed fee covers all aspects of your application, ensuring that our solicitors manage your case until a decision is made by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). The scope of work conducted by our immigration solicitors for your application includes the following:

• Consultation on Visa Requirements:
  Our immigration solicitors will provide you with clear guidance on the necessary criteria to meet for a successful BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa application.
• Document Preparation Guidance:
  Our experts will compile and email a comprehensive list of the required supporting documents for your visa application, ensuring that you submit everything needed for a smooth process.
• Document Review and Assessment:
  We will carefully evaluate your documents to ensure that all supporting materials align with the strict requirements set forth by the Immigration Rules.
• Application Form Completion:
  Our immigration solicitors will expertly complete the relevant application form for your BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa to ensure it is accurately filled out.
• Submission via Priority or Super Priority Service:
  Where applicable, our team will submit your online application using either the Priority or Super Priority Service, speeding up the processing of your application for faster results.
• Appointment Scheduling at the Application Centre:
  Following the online submission of your application, we will arrange an appointment at the application centre for your biometrics enrolment.
• Drafting a Comprehensive Cover Letter:
  Our immigration specialists will draft a detailed cover letter in support of your application, outlining how you meet all necessary legal requirements for approval.
• Uploading Supporting Documents:
  Prior to your biometrics enrolment, our solicitors will upload all your supporting documents to the online system, ensuring they are properly considered as part of your application.
• Ongoing Follow-Up Until Decision:
  Our team will continue to manage all follow-up tasks, liaising with relevant authorities until the ECO makes a decision regarding your BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa application.

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Fixed Fees for BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa Entry Clearance Application – Aden & Co Solicitors

At Aden & Co Solicitors, we offer a transparent fixed fee structure for the BNO Adult Dependent Relative Visa Entry Clearance Application, ranging from £2,000 to £3,000 (excluding VAT). The precise fee will be determined based on the complexity of your case and the level of work required to process your application effectively.

Please note that this fixed fee does not include disbursements, such as the UKVI fee for the application. The applicant will be responsible for directly paying any Home Office UKVI fees associated with the visa application process.