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Leisure Activities

The below list is not exhaustive, but we would like to show you some examples of how families in the North West of England can spend their free time at a very … Read more

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Voting

If you are a BN(O) status holder, you will be a qualifying commonwealth citizen with leave in the UK, and therefore will have full voter rights. However, if your dependents aren’t registered … Read more

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Vaccinated overseas?

The North West Welcome Hub has been receiving queries relating to Covid-19 vaccinations from the BN(O) visa holders. We have worked with colleagues across health services to understand whether those vaccinated abroad are able to record their … Read more

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Life in the UK Test

Questions about the ‘Life in the UK’ test have been asked on multiple occasions during our engagement with Hong Kong British Nationals Overseas Visa holders. Please find below information on the test, … Read more

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No Recourse to Public Funds

Those on the BN(O) route will have a ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF) condition attached to their leave. This means they will not be able to access benefits and services classed as public … Read more