Buy British Hong Kong passport

• Hong Kong British Dependent Territories Citizen (BDTC) Passports: These were issued to individuals who were British Dependent Territories Citizens by virtue of their connection to Hong Kong.
• British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) Passports: Introduced in 1987, these passports were available for registration by BDTCs before July 1, 1997. The registration program was phased, with application deadlines set in the Hong Kong (British Nationality) (Amendment) Order 1993.
• Certificates of Identity (COIs) and Documents of Identity (DOIs): These documents were also used by Hong Kong residents for travel, though they did not offer the same visa-free access as BDTC or BN(O) passports.

British National (Overseas) Passport

• Introduction and Purpose: The BN(O) passport was created in 1987 following the Hong Kong Act 1985. It was available to permanent residents of Hong Kong who were British Dependent Territories Citizens until June 30, 1997, and who registered as BN(O)s.
• Physical Appearance: The BN(O) passports issued between 1990 and 1997 had a burgundy cover, similar to British citizen passports, but without the “European Union” text. The holder’s page indicated the nationality as British National (Overseas).
• Visa-Free Access: As of 2023, approximately 88 countries granted visa-free access to BN(O) passport holders, mainly for short-term visits.

Rights and Limitations : Buy British Hong Kong passport

• Right of Abode: BN(O) status itself does not automatically grant the right of abode in the United Kingdom or Hong Kong. However, BN(O) holders had the right of abode in Hong Kong before July 1, 1997.
• Consular Protection: BN(O) passport holders are entitled to British consular services and protection when in third countries. However, they are not entitled to British consular protection in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or other parts of the People’s Republic of China.
• Post-Handover Implications: After Hong Kong’s transfer of sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997, the BN(O) passport became a popular travel document among Hong Kong residents. However, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport has gained more visa-free access, making it a more practical option for some residents.
• Current Status: As of February 24, 2020, there were 349,881 holders of BN(O) passports, with an estimated 2.9 million BN(O)s in Hong Kong.

What is a British Hong Kong passport?

British National (Overseas) passport (BN(O))
Before Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997, the UK created a special status called British National (Overseas) for Hong Kong residents. People who registered before the cutoff became BN(O) citizens and could hold a British National (Overseas) passport.

This passport:

• Is a genuine travel document issued by the UK government.

• Does not automatically grant the right to live/work in the UK, except under specific recent immigration policy (see below).

• Is different from a British Citizen passport.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport
People who hold Chinese nationality and permanent residency in Hong Kong can hold an HKSAR passport, issued by the Chinese government via Hong Kong authorities.

🇬🇧 How to legally get a UK passport

You must qualify under UK nationality law. Common routes include:

1. Already have UK nationality

If you are a British Citizen or British National (Overseas) with rights, you can apply for a UK passport through the UK government.

2. Naturalisation as a British citizen

You must meet criteria such as:

• Lawful residence in the UK for a set number of years

• Pass the Life in the UK Test

• English language requirements

• Good character requirements