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United Kingdom Hong Kong BN(O) — Adult Child

9 facts quoted from the official source

For a person aged 18 or over, born on or after 1 July 1979, who is the child of a Hong Kong BN(O) status holder or of that holder's partner; a partner and children may come as dependants.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
dependants, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must be aged 18 or over, born on or after 1 July 1979 and be the child of a BN(O) status holder or that holder's partner.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose of the routeLive, work and study in the UK as the qualifying adult child of a BN(O) status holder.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe parent-child relationship to the BN(O) status holder or their partner must be documented.
  • Settlement after continuous residence (years)Settlement may be available after five continuous years.
  • Work and study rightsWork and study are permitted, except work as a professional sportsperson or sports coach.
  • Family membersAn eligible partner, children and exceptionally highly dependent family may apply under the route rules.
  • What the route grantsSettlement may be available after five continuous years.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenparentspartner
  • Family membersAn eligible partner, children and exceptionally highly dependent family may apply under the route rules.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityThe applicant may choose permission for two years and six months or five years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: For a person aged 18 or over, born on or after 1 July 1979, who is the child of a Hong Kong BN(O) status holder or of that holder's partner; a partner and children may come as dependants.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, parents, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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