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Written question asked by Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Visas: British National (Overseas)

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed extension of the standard qualifying period for settlement to ten years will apply to British National Overseas (BNO) visa holders.

Answer

The Government is committed to supporting members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK and those who may come here in future.

Further details of all measures announced in the Immigration White Paper will be set out in the normal way in due course, and where necessary, will be subject to consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57179
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Immigration Visas British national (overseas)
Link
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