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Hong Kong BN(O) — Adult Child

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What family, citizenship, ethnic, historical or former-resident connection creates access to this route?

The qualifying connection is being the child of a British national (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979, and being 18 or older.

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  • Who can apply
    You can apply for a BNO visa if you’re 18 or older and either: a British national (overseas) the child of a British national (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979

How far back can the qualifying connection extend, and what important transmission limitations exist?

The qualifying connection extends only to the child of a British national (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979; no further generational reach is described.

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  • Who can apply
    the child of a British national (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979

What records are central to proving the lineage or historical connection?

An adult child (18 or older, born on or after 1 July 1979) must prove one parent has BN(O) status by providing the parent's current or expired passport (or a photocopy) and a birth or adoption certificate proving the relationship; if the parent has no BN(O) passport or the details are unavailable, the parent's full name and date of birth are given and the Home Office checks the parent's BN(O) status.

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    Applying as the adult child of a British national (overseas) If you’re applying as the child of a British national (overseas) aged 18 or older (and born on or after 1 July 1979) you’ll also need to prove that one of your parents has BNO status. You’ll need to provide: your parent’s current or expired passport (or a photocopy) a birth or adoption certificate that proves your relationship If your parent does not have a BNO passport or you are unable to get the details, provide their full name and date of birth in your application. The Home Office will then check your parent’s BNO status.

Does the pathway result in a visa, residence permit, right of return, citizenship or another status?

The pathway results in a British National (Overseas) visa.

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  • Overview
    you and your family members can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa

What application progression, residence obligations, family consequences or further citizenship/residence possibilities follow?

Holders can apply to stay for either 2 years and 6 months or 5 years, extend the visa as many times as they want, and, after living in the UK for 5 years, apply to live in the UK permanently. The official source does not state residence obligations or family consequences.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not describe application progression steps, residence obligations, or family consequences beyond the ability to extend and apply for permanent residence.
  • How long you can stay
    You can apply to stay for either: 2 years and 6 months 5 years You will be able to extend your visa once you’re in the UK if you want to stay longer. You can apply to extend your visa as many times as you want. After you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years, you can apply to live in the UK permanently.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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