British National (Overseas): Hong Kong

(asked on 6th July 2020) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prepare to accommodate British National (Overseas) passport holders from Hong Kong; and where such passport holders will be accommodated.


Answered by
Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms (HM Household) (Chief Whip, House of Lords)
This question was answered on 10th August 2020

The Home Secretary was pleased to recently announce details of the new immigration route for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) citizens, which can be found at:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/hong-kong-bno-visa-policy-statement/hong-kong-british-national-overseas-visa-policy-statement-plain-text-version

This is a special bespoke set of arrangements, developed for the unique circumstances we face and in light of our historic commitment to the people of Hong Kong.

British National (Overseas) citizens who choose to come to the UK will need to be self-sufficient and will be able to work in the UK.

Recognising this new immigration route applies across the Union, Home Office officials, with support from the Territorial Offices, have already begun engaging with the Devolved Administrations. This engagement has kept the Devolved Administrations informed of the policy as it develops, which will enable them to co-ordinate the most effective response for their respective regions.

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