Requirements:
- Main applicant:
Must hold a BNO passport status (both valid and expired BNO passports are acceptable)
- Family dependent:
You may apply together with your spouse, children, grandchildren, and both parents
- Spouse:
Married partners, same-sex partners and unmarried partners
- Minor children:
Children under 18 must apply with either parent
- Adult children:
Adult children born on or after 1 July 1997 may apply on their own
- Both parents:
If parents do not have BNO passport status, they may apply as “Adult dependents”, they must show that they require long term personal care to perform everyday tasks due to age, illness, or disability
- Ordinary resident:
All applicants must be ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, the UK or IOM
- Financial Requirements:
Provide relevant financial documentation
- Tuberculosis Test:
Must pass a tuberculosis test
- Record Declaration:
Any criminal record, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
- Criminal Record:
The IOM immigration authority will consider the applicant’s criminal record, including the nature of the offence, date of the offence, the sentence length, and whether the applicant has been sentenced to more than 12 months of imprisonment
Procedure:
- Can apply outside or inside IOM
- Standard processing time is 3 months
- Granted 2.5-year or 5-year visa
- Enter the IOM within 180 days upon approval to meet residency requirements; otherwise, you may need to apply for a visa renewal in due course
Requirements:
- Applicants must provide proof of IOM address and intention to reside in the IOM
- Extension applications must be made within the IOM
- Any criminal record, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
Procedure:
- Must apply inside IOM
- Standard processing time is 3 months
- Granted 2.5-year or 5-year visa
- Your passport will be held by the Isle of Man Immigration Service until a decision has been made on your application
Requirements:
- You must spend a continuous period of 5 years with permission in the UK and the Isle of Man under the BNO visa route (i.e., the time spent under the UK BNO visa can be counted towards the 5-year period in the Isle of Man)
- Must not be absent from the IOM and UK for more than 180 days in any 12-month period within the last 5 years
- Must meet the English language requirement (can provide relevant qualifications or pass the B1 exam; exemptions for those under 18 or over 65)
- Must pass the Life in the UK and Island Test at the University College Isle of Man (exemptions for those under 18 or over 65)
- Any criminal record, driving offenses, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
- All applicants can apply 28 days before completing the five-year period
- Spouses and adult children can apply on their own
- Minor children must apply with both parents unless one parent has sole custody or there are other special circumstances for exemption
Procedure:
- Must apply inside IOM
- Standard processing time is 6 months
- Your passport will be held by the Isle of Man Immigration Service until a decision has been made on your application
Requirements:
- Must not be absent from the UK or IOM for more than 450 days in the last 5 years, and not more than 90 days in the last 12 months
- Must have held indefinite leave to remain status for the last 12 months
- Prove you were in the UK or IOM exactly 5 years before the day the Home Office receives your application
- Must be of good character; any criminal record, driving offenses, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
- Provide 2 referees for your application
Procedure:
- Can apply in IOM or UK
- Official processing time is 6 months
If you’d like to know whether you can apply for an Isle of Man BN(O) visa, extension, permanent residency, or British citizenship based on your current circumstances, feel free to contact our team to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
Our experienced consultants will provide a detailed analysis to help you navigate the process.
Last year, I decided to engage the services of Janine and her team, Renes et al, after my exploratory visit to the Isle of Man.
In retrospect, I’m glad I made the choice. Being a single senior, not very well-endowed financially, I wasn’t sure how my application would be viewed. I was hesitant and doubtful. Throughout the process, I felt I was listened to and the team was always supportive and positive. They were professional and meticulous. They had my best interest at heart and would help me present my case in the best possible light. I was grateful. The process has been an empowering one for me.
Thank you Janine and Renes for helping me pursue my dream of freedom and quality of life.
Visinia Siu
Last year, I decided to engage the services of Janine and her team, Renes et al, after my exploratory visit to the Isle of Man.
In retrospect, I’m glad I made the choice. Being a single senior, not very well-endowed financially, I wasn’t sure how my application would be viewed. I was hesitant and doubtful. Throughout the process, I felt I was listened to and the team was always supportive and positive. They were professional and meticulous. They had my best interest at heart and would help me present my case in the best possible light. I was grateful. The process has been an empowering one for me.
Thank you Janine and Renes for helping me pursue my dream of freedom and quality of life.
Visinia Siu
Thank you to Janine and the team, especially Crystal, for your thoughtful assistance in helping my family with our IOM BNO visa I’m excited about moving to the Isle of Man and looking forward to enjoying the tax benefits!
Yung's Family
Thank you to Janine and the team, especially Crystal, for your thoughtful assistance in helping my family with our IOM BNO visa I’m excited about moving to the Isle of Man and looking forward to enjoying the tax benefits!
Yung's Family
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