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Hong Kong's British National (Overseas) passport holders and their immediate dependants will have the right to apply for a new special UK visa from January 31, 2021. A five-year visa will cost £250 per person.
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Those with BN(O) status and their eligible family members will be able to come to the UK to live, study and work. After five years in the UK, they will be able to apply for settlement, followed by British citizenship after a further 12 months.
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