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BNO was never meant to be?

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

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. See also BNO renewal.

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BNO Passports – Will it work?

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

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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Residents in Hong Kong Seek British Passports

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

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. This 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.

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Hong Kong Consular Q&A – BNO

August 18, 2016 BNO Renewal Comments Off on Hong Kong Consular Q&A – BNO

Hong Kong Consular Q&A – BNO. If you missed the Q&A session with the Hong Kong General Consul then we have it listed below. The questions had been very interesting and the answers, well you decide what you would make of it yourself. The first question was a tough one.

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Past British Consul of Hong Kong

August 14, 2016 BNO Renewal Comments Off on Past British Consul of Hong Kong

Past British Consul of Hong Kong. Since there is going to be another talk on Hong Kong and the BNO holders this week on Facebook I might just as well show the last interview or questions and answers from the last Consul General in Hong Kong.

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Passport interview in Hong Kong

BNO – Live Questions from the Consul General

August 14, 2016 BNO Renewal Comments Off on BNO – Live Questions from the Consul General

BNO – Live Questions from the Consul General. The British Consulate in Hong Kong will be holding a live Facebook session on the 18th August 2016 where you can ask questions to the Consul General Caroline Wilson. Starts at 1pm Hong Kong time. Considering all the tension the live session should be very interesting.

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Consular Assistance 2014/15

May 11, 2016 Expat Comments Off on Consular Assistance 2014/15

Here are the Consular Assistance 2014/15 stats. These are the stats released by the FCO for consular assistance over the 2014/15 period. You will note that the stats for assistance is very high however it has come down a bit. You can read the full documents on this website for more information here.

BNO does not need visa for Schengen area

May 11, 2016 BNO Renewal Comments Off on BNO does not need visa for Schengen area

BNO does not need visa for Schengen area. The German Embassy in Hong Kong confirms on their website that BN(O), HKSAR or Macau SAR passport do not need a visa to visit the Schengen Area as a tourist for up to 90 days in any 6-month period. You may however not take up employment while in the Schengen area.

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UK State Pension if you retire abroad

May 1, 2016 Expat Comments Off on UK State Pension if you retire abroad

See what happens when the UK State Pension if you retire abroad. To claim UK pension overseas is explained. If you are retired and wish to draw your UK pension in a foreign country then this can be done. Note however that there is a limitation on increases in your pension when you live outside the UK or outside of the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Most British expats tend to retire in Thailand and the Philippines and these are excluded from increases, as well as Australia and New Zealand.