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Can I hold BNO and HKSAR passport?
Yes, you can keep and travel on your foreign passport, which will be regarded in Hong Kong and other parts of China as a travel document only.
Is dual nationality allowed in HK?
Dual nationality is not recognized in Hong Kong and so dual nationals are not eligible for consular protection, says Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor. That is because Hong Kong authorities may treat British-Chinese nationals as Chinese citizens.
Does Hong Kong have a separate passport?
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….
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 香港特別行政區護照 |
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Can we hold 2 passports?
As per the law in India, it is not allowed to hold two citizenships at the same time. It is being allowed in some other countries like the United States, but to hold two passports are not allowed under Indian Law.
Which countries recognize BNO passport?
According to Hong Kong’s government, Germany, Britain, Sweden, Canada, Ireland, and Australia are among the countries included in the scheme from which Hong Kong has required to stop accepting the BN(O) passports. Some countries like Japan, Italy, South Korea, and New Zealand still recognize the BN(O) passport.
Who is eligible for BNO passport?
To be eligible for the Hong Kong BNO visa, applicants must be 18 or over, have British national (overseas) status and ordinarily be resident in Hong Kong, the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Do you need a BNO passport for Hong Kong visa?
Applicants do not need to have a BNO passport to be eligible for the Hong Kong BNO visa. Visa holders will not need to seek additional permission to work or study in the UK. Visa holders will be able to access the NHS, having paid the Immigration Health Surcharge. Visa holders’ dependent children can attend state school.
Can a British National (Overseas) apply for a Hong Kong visa?
Information for British nationals (overseas) on immigration to the UK following the announcement of national security legislation in Hong Kong. You can apply for the BNO visa from overseas, but you should wait for a decision on your application before you travel to the UK.
Can a Hong Kong citizen work in the UK?
If you’re from Hong Kong and are a British national (overseas) you and your family members can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa. This is known as a BNO visa. It allows you to live, work and study in the UK. You can apply for a BNO visa if you’re:
Can BN(O) passport holders stay in China?
On May 28, the British government announced it would explore options to allow BN (O) passport holders to apply for leave to stay in the country for an extendable period of 12 months if China pushed ahead with the national security law. The option will apply to all passport holders, including those who have not renewed their documents.