Hong Kong BN(O) Welcome Hub

From January 2021, Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) status holders can apply for a new immigration route, enabling them and their dependents to come to the UK to live, work and study, on a pathway to citizenship.

The Department for Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) created 12 “Welcome Hubs” across the UK to support new arrivals, and the North West RSMP is one of these Hubs. These Hubs have been funded to ensure that newly arriving BN(O) status holders are able to access information to help their integration into the UK.

More information on the Hong Kong BN(O) Integration Programme

Overview of DLUHC’s Welcome Programme

DLUHC Welcome Pack for Hong Kong BN(O) Status Holders

School Admissions

You must follow your local council’s application process when applying for schools in England. Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will be awarded a place at your first choice … Read more

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School Admissions

You must follow your local council’s application process when applying for schools in England. Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will be awarded a place at your first choice … Read more

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School Admissions

You must follow your local council’s application process when applying for schools in England. Please note that it is not guaranteed that you will be awarded a place at your first choice … Read more

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Libraries

Libraries provide a variety of services for community members. Below summarises what library services are available in Greater Manchester. Bolton Bolton Council’s website provides information about the available libraries. The main Central … Read more

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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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Health

There is more information on health services across England that can be found on the General Information page on the BN(O) Hub. General advice It is not possible to list every single health … Read more

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