Written questions

Immigration: Hong Kong

Commons · Question 99432 · Tabled 11 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 17 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the 20-year baseline for refugees on core protection routes for Hong Kongers (a) born after 1997 and (b) whose parents did not regist

Answer

Answered by Mike Tapp, 17 Dec 2025

The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...