Hong kong uk visa renewal service british connections. The british national overseas passport, commonly referred to as the bno passport, is a british passport for persons with british national overseas bno status. Netherlands consulategeneral in hong kong and macao. Priority uk visa service launches in hong kong gov. Credit card instalments if applicable and eps must be done in person. Free access to a last minute preparation course road to ielts. Please note that we do not accept cash or postdated cheques. English, cantonese and mandarin speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 9 a. Under the british nationality hong kong act 1997, there are provisions for people to make an application to register as a british citizen.
If you are under 18, you will need your parent or guardian to book the test for you. Hong kong reentry permit for entry from the mainland of china and the macao special administrative region only, hong kong seamans identity book, hong kong document of identity for visa purposes provided that the document is valid or the holders limit of stay in hong kong has not expired. Capital investment entrant scheme cies entrants and their dependants. Technology talent admission scheme techtas entrants and their dependants.
Each applicant including children must have their own ds160 visa application. Applicant age an adult aged 16 years or older a child aged 15 years or younger. How to renew your british passport in hong kong hk expats. Renewing british passport china lonely planet forum. British nationality law as it pertains to hong kong has been unusual ever since hong kong became a british colony in 1842. We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the uk. When you come to talent fields hong kong, you get the benefit of having a team of experienced professionals at the ready to guide you through the process.
As of 1 may 2017, indian nationals holding a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months from the arrival date, and a visit visa or green card issued by the usa which is valid for a minimum of six months, or holding a uk or eu residence, can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days for a charge of aed120 subject to change. Whether you want to learn or teach english, take an exam, study in the uk or find. Working visa services job employment visa application. Most frequently used functions like online application form, appointment and. How to register for our courses british council hong kong. Public access to the consulategeneral is by appointment only. Ielts online registration ielts british council hong. The british council is the united kingdoms international organisation for cultural. The british consulategeneral in hong kong maintains and develops.
The ds160 must be completed and submitted online prior to your interview at the u. These records must be issued within 31 days prior to the date of application usually defined as the date when online payment is made and show that the required amount of fund has been in the account for more than 28 days. The british council is the uks international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Success in a cambridge english qualification provides you with an internationally recognised certificate showing the level you have attained in english. I sent my application away to the hong kong consulate as the form told me to, to then be told by liverpool when i phoned them to find out what the hell was going on that i should have sent it directly to them as the form expressly told me not to do. The usual procedure for arranging foreign workers to worklive here in hong kong is for 1 the work visa to be arranged by the employer hong kong and 2 to then be sent to you in the uk.
If you are married to a british national then speak to the embassy and if you wish to renew or apply for an emergency british passport then the embassy in hong kong will be able to assist. The visa application centre in hong kong receives approximately 16,000 visa applications annually, with the vast majority being students. A passport containing the applicants previous original u. English, cantonese and mandarin speaking customer service agents are ready to assist you 8 a. Admission scheme for the second generation of chinese hong kong permanent residents entrants and their dependants. Book with the british council and you will receive. The consulate general of canada in hong kong provides consular services to canadian citizens residing or travelling in hong kong and macao. Please keep a copy of your application as a reference and backup. General employment policy gep entrants and their dependants.
If you are travelling to mainland china via hong kong you must get a chinese visa before arrival at the border. British connections provides a fast, smooth british passport service, giving you complete peace of mind. Do i need a visa for hong kong for the purposes of study, employment, training, investment and residence. Hong kong public libraries renewal of library materials. As a general rule, any person other than those who have the right of abode or right to land in hong kong, must obtain a visa before coming to hong kong for the purpose of study, taking up employment, training, investment or residence. British connections assists in passport renewal applications, applications for new passports and visas for british passport holders in hong kong. From 21 may, following the earlier opening of the hong kong central library and the six major libraries namely city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library, other 12 district libraries namely aberdeen, chai wan, lockhart road, lai chi kok, lam tin, ngau chi wan, yau ma tei, fanling, tai po, tiu keng leng, tsing yi and tung chung public library. This will prevent future emails possibly ending up in the spam folder. British connections can help you renew your bno passport or offer consultations to check your entitlement status to obtain british citizenship. China visa renewal agencies in hong kong china forum. Post completed application to andrea maxwell, accreditation unit, british council, bridgewater house, 58 whitworth street, manchester m1 6bb. This embassy can issue you a new passport as a british citizen if you have lost your or you need to renew your british passport. We have offices in 233 towns and cities in 109 countries worldwide.
If you need to renew your british passport in hong kong, you will need to follow the proper procedures in terms of applying, paying the fees, and receiving the new passport. Find out which ukvi score you need for your visa take ielts. You can pay by visa, mastercard, eps or by cheque made payable to the british council. You can also learn how to pay the required visa application fee, and book an interview appointment at the u. Stage 1 initial background documentation please see the full list of documents above.
The british council is the united kingdoms international cultural relations organisation founded in 1934. Prepare for and take the ielts test with british council hong kong. British connections provides each client support through the uk visa application process in hong kong. The passport was first issued in 1987 after the hong kong act 1985, from which this new class of british nationality was created. Uae visa information visa and passport hong kong, china. We organise a wide range of cambridge english qualifications in many countries around the world, including hong kong. Keep in mind that while the application process is found online, you must print and send in. Dont apply until you have all the documents you need to send.
If you wish to visit britain then you can apply for a british visa in hong kong. See the forms and address for the british consulate in hong kong here. If you as a british citizen have the need for assistance from the british government then you can approach any of the consulates or the embassy in. Contact details consul annemieke ruigrok consul general address suite 3001, 30f central plaza 18 harbour road, wanchai, hong kong. A valid visa card or mastercard for online payment. Immigration arrangements for nonlocal graduates iang entrants and their dependants. General visit 6 months or less business visit 6 months or less family visit 6 months or less transit 6 months or less other visit 6 months or less. In order to renew a hong kong passport you can mail in your information, but you are required to pick the passport up in person. From its beginning as a sparsely populated trading port to todays cosmopolitan international financial centre and world city of over seven million people, the territory has attracted refugees, immigrants and expatriates alike searching for a new life. Now british citizens are treated like any other nationality need to go through the visa process to be able to live and work here. British connections provides clients support through the uk visa application process.
Ielts is the worlds proven english test which opens the door to study and work. Hong kong is a special administrative region of the. Ielts for ukvi can be used where ielts life skills is used. Whether you are applying for a new passport or a renewal. However, as long as you meet certain criteria, such as receiving your previous passport at age 16 or older within the past 15 years and have full validity on your most recent passport, then you will be able to receive a new passport without having to go to the. Please note that both general and academic training modules are accepted.
Can anyone recommend a good agency i should go through to get a new visa and advise on the overall process. Proof of residency in hong kong or macau proof is a copy of the applicants hong kong or macau id, or a visa with the right to abode and work. A brandnew british council festival of ideas, spark celebrates creativity across the arts, sciences and education, and offers a platform for cultural exchange between the uk and hong kong. Do british citizens need a visa to live in hong kong. Holders of bno passports are permanent residents of hong kong who were british dependent. Before 1997, british citizens did not need a visa to live or work in hk. Ielts is the worlds proven english test which opens the door to study and work opportunities abroad, including in the uk, australia and the us. If you are looking for professional and efficient way to get. Contact information consular services information passport, citizenship, and notary holidays. Consular staff will contact clients by telephone or email to confirm receipt, or to advise of further actions required. Call 29 5100 to book an english entry test or course consultation, or click on. Visas are not available on arrival at the chinese border for british passport. Whether that process is a working visa application, renewal or any other process, we have the industry experience to ensure the best possible outcome is accomplished. Standard service for a china visa for a uk passport holder, obtained at the chinese ministry of foreign affairs visa office at wan chai in hong kong is 4 working days inlcuding day of application.
British passport holders from british overseas territories citizens, british overseas citizens, british subjects and british protected persons whose passports have at least six months validity, can enter hong kong for a period of up to 90 days without a visa. Financial proof original and photocopy the financial records must show a year of tuition and living cost. The barcode number on the ds160 confirmation page is required in order to book your interview. Please contact your local chinese consulate office for information. Admission scheme for mainland talents and professionals asmtp entrants and their dependants. If you are in hong kong then you will find the british embassy in hong kong listed below. The british consulategeneral hong kong, located at 1 supreme court road, admiralty, hong.
In 2012, 98% of firsttime applications from hksar and bno. Consulate general in hong kong are handled on an appointment basis only. Uk citizen applying for china tourist visa from hong kong. Due to covid19 we can currently only accept applications for visa and travel documents in case of emergency.
Visa requirements for british passport holder hong. Hi there, im heading to hong kong from shanghai later this month to get a new m visa my current 60 day one will expire soon. Whether you are applying for a visitors, student, business or settlement or spouse visa, we will help you through the complicated visa process. If you have any enquiries please send us a message. Take good advice renew your bno as the cost will only go up. British council hong kong ieltsukvi online registration. Hong kongs uk passport and visa centre to assist in applying for a british passport, british nationality or.