What is a bno passport?

British National (Overseas) Passport (BN(O)) was issued to Hong Kong residents with British National (Overseas) status on 1 July, 9871day in response to the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong.

There are about 3.44 million Hong Kong residents with British National (Overseas) status, and about 6.5438+0.5 million Hong Kong residents with such passports. From March 30th, 20 19, the British Home Office began to issue passports without the word "EU" on the cover.

202165438+129 October, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao announced that from 1 3 1, China will no longer recognize the so-called British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport as a valid travel document and identification, and reserves the right to take further measures.

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Although BN (O) itself does not grant any right of abode, because BN (O) holders already have the right of abode in Hong Kong, the inside page of each passport will indicate that "the Hong Kong identity card number of this passport holder is XXXXXXXX (X (X), which means that the passport holder has the right of abode in Hong Kong." (The number of the Hong Kong permanent identity card of the holder of this passport is XXXXXXX (X), which indicates that the holder has about. ).

British nationals (overseas) do not need to apply for an entry approval certificate or visa in advance to go to the UK. Therefore, the inside page of each passport will also indicate that "according to the British immigration regulations, this passport holder can go to the UK without an entry certificate or visa." According to the British immigration regulations, the holder of this passport does not need an entry certificate or visa to visit Britain.

British Nationals (Overseas) are Commonwealth citizens, so they can enjoy most civil rights in Britain. For example, they have the right to become British civil servants, and those who have lived in Britain for half a year or more have the right to vote and participate in parliamentary or local council elections.

In addition, they also have the right to become members of the British House of Lords. British nationals (overseas) can also enjoy working holidays in the UK, and those who have lived in the UK for five years can even apply for indefinite residence.

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