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BNO was never meant to be?

December 4, 2018 BNO Renewal Comments Off on BNO was never meant to be?

It was always the premise of the press that the main reason why BNO holders cannot get dual nationality was because the Chinese government would never allow it. This view has however changed this year with documents being made available from the 1980’s that Britain had no intention of allowing Hong Kong residents to become British nationals and that it was not the Chinese government after all.

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BNO Passports – Will it work?

December 4, 2018 BNO Renewal Comments Off on BNO Passports – Will it work?

An interest thought has come up with regards to the BNO passport and if it will ever amount to anything and should it allow Hong Kong residents the right to abode in Britain without creating a new problem that many do not think about. Chinese citizens are not allowed to legally hold dual citizenship and the Chinese government has shown that they have no issue revoking citizenship of Chinese nationals with dual nationalities.

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British nationals in Zimbabwe

November 15, 2017 Travel Advice Comments Off on British nationals in Zimbabwe

15 November 2017: Due to the uncertain political situation in Harare, including reports of unusual military activity, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office recommend British nationals currently in Harare to remain safely at home or in their accommodation until the situation becomes clearer. You can contact the British High Commission in Zimbabwe for consular assistance and monitor the latest news for any updates.

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Residents in Hong Kong Seek British Passports

September 30, 2017 BNO Renewal Comments Off on Residents in Hong Kong Seek British Passports

Now 20 years since its return to China, Hong Kong residents are again rushing to secure British passports as a safety net in the event of more possible problems ahead such as social unrest or the erosion of civil liberties in Hong Kong. With the “occupy” street protests of 2014, and increasing calls for independence more residents in Hong Kong are looking for a way out in the event of any unrest. The BNO passport applications are still being renewed in Hong Kong as an insurance policy.

Tuberculosis testing in India

June 13, 2017 Notarial Services Comments Off on Tuberculosis testing in India

If you are going to the UK for more than 6 months you will need to have a TB test done in India. Only certain hospitals and clinics in India are allowed to do the testing for the British Government. These have been added below for each region. Note that this is part of the UK visa application process and is valid for Indians who are going on a UK marriage visa, UK fiancee visa or any other visa that is going to last for longer than 6 months such as an UK Study visa which you are applying for from India.

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TB test in Vietnam

June 13, 2017 Notarial Services Comments Off on TB test in Vietnam

You you are getting married in Vietnam and are applying for a UK Marriage Visa or a UK fiancee visa then your Vietnamese fiancee or wife will need to have a TB test as part of the application process. There are only 2 hospitals in Vietnam who are authorised to provide the testing for the British Embassy in Hanoi and these have been listed below. You will need to start the visa application process and add these documents into it as the process moves along.

Marriage in Vietnam – Affirmation

June 13, 2017 Register Marriage Abroad Comments Off on Marriage in Vietnam – Affirmation

If you are getting married in Vietnam then you will need certain documents for the government. The process is a bit more complicated than in Cambodia or Thailand. Below are the documents that would be need to register your marriage to a Vietnamese. You can also contact the British Embassy in Vietnam for more assistance with your marriage registration. Once your marriage is registered you can then apply for a UK Marriage visa or UK Partner visa. Note that Vietnam now allows same-sex marriages.

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TB Test in Cambodia

June 13, 2017 Notarial Services Comments Off on TB Test in Cambodia

If you get married in Cambodia then you will need to apply for a UK Spouse visa for your Cambodian wife. She will however require a TB test in order to obtain the UK visa and you can find the requirements for the TB test in Cambodia listed below. Note that the British Embassy in Cambodia will give you a list of requirements to obtain the visa and this is part of the process.

Marriage in Cambodia – Affirmation

June 13, 2017 Register Marriage Abroad Comments Off on Marriage in Cambodia – Affirmation

Much like getting married in Thailand, the process for getting married in Cambodia is very similar. The process has been added below so you can find it easy to follow and register your marriage in Cambodia most likely in Phnom Penh the Capital city of Cambodia. You can find the contact details for the British Embassy in Cambodia elsewhere on this website.