UK Hong Kong British Nationals Overseas BN(O) Visa
If you hold BN(O) status and wish to apply for a visa to enter or remain in the UK Sterling Shore Solicitors can help you.
We are leading experts in UK Hong Kong British National Overseas applications and offer you a free initial assessment to ensure you meet the stringent requirements set out by the Home Office.
Our Lawyers, Solicitors and Barristers take ownership of the entire process from start to finish and will offer you continuing support until you receive your decision.
We provide expert legal advice and outstanding customer service all within a one-off fixed fee with no hidden charges.
What you need to know
If you hold the status of a British National Overseas and normally reside in Hong Kong since 31 January 2021 you can make an application to enter or remain in the UK. BN(O) status is a form of British nationality created for people from Hong Kong so they could retain a form of British nationality after the handover in 1997.
The Hong Kong BN(O) visa is designed to enable a BN(O) status holder and their dependants to come to the UK as a family unit. If you are applying as a family unit you must apply together. If applying from within the UK, the main applicant and any family members applying at the same time must normally live in Hong Kong, the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.
The visa allows you and your dependents to live, work, study and use the NHS Services in the UK.
As part of your application, BN(O) status holders will need to be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependents for at least 6 months when in the UK, unless the main applicant has been living in the UK with valid leave for 12 months or more. How you demonstrate you meet the financial requirements will depend on your personal circumstances and a variety of different approaches can be taken including savings, income and offer of help from friends and family amongst others.
How much you need depends on how many family members are applying with you. For example, you will need:-
- £2,000 as a single adult
- £3,100 as a couple with a child
- £4,600 as a couple with 3 children
- £9,200 as a couple with 2 parents and 2 adult children
You will also need to show that you have adequate accommodation and a valid TB test if applying from abroad.
Why you should instruct us
As this is a relatively new and intricate visa within the immigration rules, the Home Office requires you to prove your eligibility and provide specific documents to meet the strict criteria of this visa category.
From the beginning you will need the correct advice and assistance from our UK Immigration Specialists. Without our help you run the high risk of your application being refused and the loss of substantial fees.
Our UK BN(O) Specialists will assess your suitability to ensure your application is prepared to the highest standard. Our representatives will collaborate with you and your family members to ensure you are given the right guidance and direction from the onset. We will apply our extensive knowledge and expertise to present your individual circumstances to the Home Office.
Our bespoke end-to-end service, legal representation, high success rate and proven track record gives you complete peace of mind knowing there is no aspect of UK Immigration Law beyond our expertise.
