Residents renewing BNO Passports
Hong Kong residents have been renewing their British National Overseas (BNO) passports in record numbers last year. It was estimates that around 150,000 BNO passports were issued in 2019 which is a massive jump from the previous year and around 30,000 have so far applied to renew their BNO passport this year up to the […]
Hong Kong to add Britain to high-risk coronavirus list
Hong Kong requiring travellers to have negative Covid-19 test before flying, spend two weeks in hotel room Hong Kong is adding Britain to its list of high-risk countries for Covid-19, a move requiring travellers from the nation to test negative for the coronavirus before departure, and to quarantine in a hotel on arrival. The measure […]
Second ballot of the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020
The second ballot for the Youth Mobility Scheme 2020 for Hong Kong SAR passport holders will launch next month. The UK/Hong Kong Youth Mobility Scheme is now in its seventh year and allows young people aged between 18 and 30 to live, work or study in the United Kingdom for up to 2 years. The […]
Guide to British passport application countersigning
Some passport applications require someone else (the ‘countersignatory’) to prove the identity of the person applying. You will need to have your application countersigned under the following conditions first adult passport first child passport replacement for a lost, stolen or damaged passport renewal of a passport for a child aged 11 or under renewal of […]
UK passport application backlog
A backlog of more than 400,000 passport applications has mounted due to disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Home Office minister Baroness Williams said reduced staffing to allow social distancing meant forms were taking longer to process. She said steps were being taken to increase capacity after travel restrictions were eased. But those […]
Home Secretary announces details of the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa
New immigration route for BN(O) citizens The UK will open a ‘Hong Kong BN(O) Visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members from January 2021. You’ll be able to apply for this route from outside or inside the UK. You’ll be able to apply to enter or remain in the UK for an initial […]
