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 or the UK
- 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 UK 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 UK
- Select standard service (3 months) or priority service (5 working days)
- Granted 2.5-year or 5-year visa
- Enter the UK 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 UK address and intention to reside in the UK
- Extension applications must be made within the UK
- Any criminal record, bankruptcy record, or visa refusal history must be disclosed
Individuals who need to renew:
- First-time applicants for a 2.5-year visa
- Family members with a visa granted for less than the 5-year duration
- Exceeded the permitted days of absence from the UK in the past five years, not meeting the residency requirements for the indefinite leave to remain
- Did not enter the UK within 180 days upon visa approval
Procedure:
- Must apply inside UK
- Select standard service (3 months) or priority service (5 working days)
- Granted 2.5-year or 5-year visa
- You must remain in the UK while the application is pending, otherwise your application will be considered as withdrawn
Latest news:
The UK has recently published a White Paper outlining proposed immigration reforms. The UK government has confirmed that the BN(O) visa route will continue to follow a five-year pathway, and that the English language requirement will remain at the B1 level.
Please visit our latest blog for more details
Requirements:
- Must not be absent from the 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 Test (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 UK
- Select standard service (6 months) or priority service (5 working days)
- You must remain in the UK while the application is pending, otherwise your application will be considered as withdrawn
Requirements:
- Must not be absent from the UK 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 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:
- Must apply inside UK
- Official processing time is 6 months, with no priority service available, you may travel freely while the application is pending
If you’d like to know whether you can apply for a 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.
Teresa Lam
I could not have been more pleased with Janine and her team’s prompt & professional work! They very quickly helped me attain the UK visa that I hoped for. When I met Janine, I was so impressed by her professionalism and her personable nature. Her colleague, Calvin, has been utmost professional as well, responding to my emails always on the next business day and answering all my questions and concerns promptly. He is truly an expert in what I needed. I will definitely use Janine’s firm again in the near future.
Teresa Lam
Charles Lau
Jannie’s team has been incredibly professional, especially Renes, our case manager, who has been dedicated throughout the entire process. She skilfully managed a highly challenging ADR application, and her expertise and persistence were instrumental in navigating the complexities of applying for an ADR visa after the applicants’ children moved to the UK a few years ago. We also appreciate the support and professionalism of Jannie’s team, who contributed to the successful completion of this difficult application.
Charles Lau
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