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Visas: British National (Overseas)

Asked by Dr Rupa HuqLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 May 2025UIN 51889

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her plans to increase the qualifying period for settled status will apply to British National (Overseas) visa holders.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

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. The reforms set out in the White Paper will be delivered across this Parliament. Some measures will require primary legislation and further consultation, while others will be brought in more swiftly. There will be consultation on new earned settlement and citizenship rules later this year

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