UK reveals details of special Hong Kong visa for overseas nationals

Home secretary Priti Patel says BNO visa changes were proportionate response' to China's increasing control over the city

The British government has outlined its pathway to citizenship for millions of overseas nationals in Hong Kong wanting to flee growing control exerted by Beijing over in the semi-autonomous city.

The changes allow holders of British National (Overseas) status (BNO) and their immediate families to apply for entry visas from January 2021, for either two periods of 30 months or a single period of five years.