If you are a British National (Overseas) (BNO) from Hong Kong, you and your family members are eligible to apply for the Hong Kong BNO Visa, commonly known as the BNO Visa. This visa enables you to live, work, and study in the UK.

BNO Visa UK Details:

Initial Duration: The BNO Visa is granted for an initial period of either 30 months, with the option to extend for an additional 30 months, or a 5-year term.

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): After completing 5 years in the UK on a BNO Visa, you are eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a BNO.

British Citizenship: Following one year of holding ILR, BNO citizens can apply for British citizenship either through naturalisation or registration.

Application Process: The application for the BNO Visa UK must adhere to the requirements outlined in Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas) of the Immigration Rules.

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The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa offers two key routes: the BN(O) Status Holder route and the BN(O) Household Member route. Both routes allow you to work and study in the UK and lead to settlement, enabling you to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years of residence.

At Aden & Co Solicitors, our specialist team provides expert immigration advice and legal representation for all BN(O) visa applications. We offer fixed fee services for BN(O) status holders, dependants, household members, and their dependants.

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BN(O) Status Holder Route

The BN(O) Status Holder route is designed for British National (Overseas) status holders who are ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, the UK, or the Crown Dependencies. This route also covers dependent partners and children, as well as other family members with significant dependency.

BN(O) Status Holders Application

As leading immigration solicitors specializing in BN(O) visa applications, Aden & Co Solicitors offer expert legal advice and representation for the following applications by BN(O) status holders:

 

BN(O) Household Member Route: Eligibility and Application

The BN(O) Household Member route is specifically designed for the adult children of a British National (Overseas) status holder or their partner, who are aged 18 or over and born on or after 1 July 1997. Under this route, not only can the adult child apply, but also the dependent partner, dependent child, and, in exceptional cases, other family members with a high level of dependency. To qualify, all applicants must be part of the same household as the BN(O) status holder when the application is made.

BN(O) Household Members Application

As expert immigration solicitors specializing in BN(O) visa applications, Aden & Co Solicitors offer comprehensive legal advice and representation for BN(O) household members in the following areas:

 Dependants of BN(O) Household Members Application

As specialist immigration solicitors for BN(O) visa applications, Aden & Co Solicitors offer expert legal advice and representation for dependants of BN(O) household members. Our services cover the following applications:

BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa UK

You may be eligible to apply for a BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa if you reside with the BN(O) status holder and require long-term personal care due to illness, disability, or age, impacting your ability to perform daily tasks. The application must be submitted simultaneously with that of the sponsoring BN(O) status holder. Eligible adult dependents include the BN(O) or their partner’s:

• Parent or grandparent
• Brother or sister
• Son or daughter

To qualify, adult dependents must meet the following criteria:

• They normally reside with you or your partner
• They require long-term personal care for everyday tasks due to illness, disability, or age, supported by medical documentation
• They cannot obtain or afford necessary care in Hong Kong without your or your partner’s assistance

Our expert team of immigration solicitors in London offers immigration advice and legal representation on a fixed-fee basis for BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative Visa applications. As specialist BN(O) visa solicitors, we provide comprehensive support for: