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UIN 104526

Immigration: Hong Kong

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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9 January 2026

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15 January 2026 · Answer

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Immigration

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15 January 2026

Immigration

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed earned settlement requirements will apply retrospectively to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders who relocated under the original scheme.

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  1. 9 January 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed earned settlement requirements will apply retrospectively to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders who relocated under the original scheme.

    Source: Commons

  2. 15 January 2026

    Answer

    The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...

    Source: Written answer

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