Why are so many people from Hong Kong moving to the UK?

Why are so many people from Hong Kong moving to the UK?

In the first half of this year, a whopping 65,000 people from Hong Kong applied for a special five-year visa to live in the United Kingdom. They’re fleeing China’s tightening grip on the Asian financial hub for the safety of the former empire that once ruled them.

How many Hong Kongers will move to the UK?

The government estimates that up to 322,000 will eventually take up the offer over the next five years. In the first half of the year, according to the Home Office, 64,900 BNOs applied for the visa. It’s expected that between 123,000 and 153,000 Hong Kongers will arrive in Britain this year.

How many Hong Kongers have applied for UK visa?

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Nearly 90,000 Hong Kongers have applied for resettlement in Britain under a new visa scheme offering a pathway to citizenship, London said Tuesday as it issued a report condemning China’s crackdown on dissent in the former colony.

Do I need visa for Hong Kong from UK?

Hong Kong tourist visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom for a stay up to 180 days. Sounds good! What else do I need to know while planning a trip to Hong Kong? All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Hong Kong.

Could thousands of Hong kongians move to the UK?

‘Hundreds of thousands of people’ from Hong Kong might take advantage of No.10’s offer and move to the UK, said a former British consulate worker who alleged he was tortured in China.

How many Hong Kongers can apply for UK citizenship?

Britain’s government says it will open a new special pathway to obtaining U.K. citizenship for up to 3 million eligible Hong Kongers as of January Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

Can Hong Kongers live in the UK with BNO?

Hong Kongers could register for this special status before the 1997 handover. They get a UK passport but no automatic right to live and work in the UK. You cannot apply to become a BNO. How many of them are there? As of February, there were 349,881 BNO passport holders.

Why did parents move from Hong Kong to York?

The couple moved to the city of York with their daughter Gudelia and son Paul in October, shortly after Britain announced it was planning to launch the new visa scheme. They made the move primarily for their children. “We feel that the things we treasure about Hong Kong – our core values – are fading over time,” said Mr Li.