Written Question·Home Office·UIN 93996

Immigration: Hong Kong

Tabled: 24 November 2025

Answered: 2 December 2025

Question

Julia Buckley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to make any changes to the existing 5+1 route to Indefinite Leave to Remain for individuals already on the Hong Kong BN(O) visa route.

Answer

Mike Tapp

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 ...

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