Written Question·Home Office·UIN 103123

Visas: British National (Overseas)

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the English language component of the citizenship application will change to B2 for incoming BN(O) visa applicants.

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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