Written Question·Home Office·UIN 103121

Visas: British National (Overseas)

Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how B2 requirements will be assessed for 18-year-old BN(O) dependants.

Answer

Mike Tapp
The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and is committed to maintaining lawful routes of entry for people from Hong Kong, including the BN(O) route.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction...

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