UK expanding BNO visa scheme for Hongkongers born after 1997

Hongkongers born on or after July 1, 1997, can apply for a British National (Overseas) visa as long as one of their parents holds a BNO passport. The extension will take effect at the end of November. 

At the moment, an adult child cannot move to Britain by themselves unless one of their parents migrates with them. But changes were made on Tuesday. 

"The changes include provision to enable children of BN(O) status holders to apply to the BN(O) route independently (that is, without needing to form part of their parents' household or apply at the same time as them)," said a statement. 

The change will apply to people who have at least one BN(O) parent, are aged 18 or over, were born on or after July 1, 1997, and reside in Hong Kong, the UK or the Crown Dependencies. 

Partners, dependent children and adult dependent relatives of the adult child may also apply with them.