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Can you use BNO passport in Hong Kong?
For Hong Kongers looking to emigrate under the new visa scheme, the best they can do is to enter and leave the city using their Hong Kong passports or Hong Kong ID cards. As long as they refrain from using their BNO passport within Hong Kong, they should still be free to travel overseas.
How many Hong Kongers have BNO passports?
An estimated 5.4 million Hong Kong residents (2.9m BN(O)s and their dependant family members) are potentially eligible, according to Home Office figures. Hong Kong’s population is around 7.5 million.
Is BNO passport still valid?
From 31 January 2021, BN(O) passports are no longer recognised as valid documents in Mainland China and Macau. Hong Kong Permanent residents who are PRC citizens must use other travel documents such as Mainland Travel Permit and Hong Kong Identity Card.
Do Hong Kongers have Chinese passports?
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China passport is a passport issued only to permanent residents of Hong Kong who also hold Chinese citizenship….
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How can I get BNO passport?
- Get a digital passport photo. There are 3 ways:
- Apply online. Fill in your personal details: • Full name, date of birth and contact.
- Pay for your new passport. You’ll need a debit or credit card.
- Send us your documents. You must send original documents, unless we ask for a photocopy.
Will China Ban Hong Kong citizens with British passports?
China will not recognise the British national (overseas) passport as a legal travel document, raising the prospect that the 3 million Hong Kong citizens eligible for the passport will be banned from leaving Hong Kong by the Chinese government.
Why is the ambassador refusing to recognise the BNO passport?
The ambassador was reluctant to be drawn on the practical implications of refusing to recognise the BNO passport as a valid travel document, but said the move was a response to the UK’s decision to offer a right for all those eligible for a BNO passport to seek a path to citizenship in the UK.
Can I travel to Hong Kong with a BN(O) passport?
The Immigration Department announced that BN (O) passports could not be used to enter or exit Hong Kong from January 31. Photo: Bloomberg Register and follow to be notified the next time content from British National (Overseas) passport is published.
Can I travel to China with a BNO passport?
Spokesman Wang Wenbin said: ‘As the English side is the first to violate the promise, China will consider not recognising BNO passports as a valid travel document, and reserves the right to take further measures.’