
Alan Platt Director of Immigration
UK Immigration route for British National Overseas Citizens (BNO) Resident in Hong Kong
This immigration route will be open to those both outside and inside the United Kingdom and will enable applicants to apply to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an initial period of 30 months which is extendable by a further 30 month period, upon which permanent residency and British Citizenship can be applied for. This route offer the possibility to work, run your own business, invest and study, but you cannot access public funds such as social welfare benefits.
It’s a very flexible and attractive opportunity to start a new life in the United Kingdom where we have some of the best academic institutions, fantastic career, investment and business opportunities and a sound and secure economy.
To be eligible for this visa route you’ll need to show that you:
If you’re not eligible to enter the UK under an existing immigration route, Border Force Officers may be able to consider granting ‘Leave Outside the Rules’ at the UK border for a period of 6 months to you and your accompanying dependents.
To be considered, you’ll need to show:
You’ll also need to show evidence of any non-BN(O) dependents’ family links to you and you should travel together to the UK as a family unit. A dependent is any of the following:
The Immigration Team at Ince is happy to advise you further and to represent you with visa applications under this new category, or indeed any other immigration or British Citizenship matter or enquiry. Our Family Office Service Team can also advise you on relocation issues, like buying or renting a home in the UK, choosing a location to base yourself, tax issues, investment, business and pension advice.
Contact Director of Immigration Alan Platt.
Or, contact Director of Family Office Services Helen Weaving.