A Hong Kong BNO is a permanent resident of Hong Kong. They were a BNO citizen until 30th June 1997. They decided to stay British by getting BNO citizenship in Hong Kong.
BNO status holders can apply for a new immigration route. This route allows them and their dependents to come to the UK to live, work, and study. They can work towards a path of citizenship. We can help with their integration into the UK.
Courses and skills
As a BNO status holder, you can learn: English, Maths and IT skills. You can also learn skills for working in the child care or social care sector.
You can enjoy a range of courses for the whole family. There are courses in: arts, crafts, science, numeracy and language. Find out more on our Learn Harrow website.
Help to find work
We can help Hong Kong BNOs find and apply for jobs in Harrow via the Xcite team. For more information, email xcite@harrow.gov.uk.
Download our welcome to Harrow pack
You can download our information pack. The pack provides local information to help you settle in to the borough.