Written questions

Visas: British National (Overseas)

Commons · Question 57179 · Tabled 3 Jun 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed extension of the standard qualifying period for settlement to ten years will apply to British National Overseas (BNO) visa holders.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 11 Jun 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.Further details of all measures announced in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in the normal way in d...