Written questions

Visas: British National (Overseas)

Commons · Question 51889 · Tabled 13 May 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 21 May 2025

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her plans to increase the qualifying period for settled status will apply to British National (Overseas) visa holders.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 21 May 2025

The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future. The reforms set out in the White Paper will be delivered across this Parliament. Some measures will require pr...