Dual nationality - BNO and HKID
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Apparently it does not matter. I used the "Others (non-UK/EU)" line.
Also - FWIW, when I attempted to use the UK/EU line at LHR, the IO did not attempt to run the passport at all. It was not until the IO read the information page to realize I was in the "wrong" line (which as a result, I provided a valuable English lesson to UKBF).
Some in the HM Government agree.
Still if you are hoping any changes, it is not going to happen, at least under Theresa May or Conservative Party.
I don't believe the e-channel will stop a person simply because the person has reached 18 and used a child ID.
Also - FWIW, when I attempted to use the UK/EU line at LHR, the IO did not attempt to run the passport at all. It was not until the IO read the information page to realize I was in the "wrong" line (which as a result, I provided a valuable English lesson to UKBF).
Some in the HM Government agree.
Still if you are hoping any changes, it is not going to happen, at least under Theresa May or Conservative Party.
I don't believe the e-channel will stop a person simply because the person has reached 18 and used a child ID.
Id be very surprised if things like passport status can change within5 years, unless the courts rule otherwise - in which case means, something in HK would have changed badly.
anyways, what happened when the IO realized u're inthe wrong lane. I would point the finger at the first dragon saying i was directly here.
Last time in LCY they just ran it and stamped accordingly.
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I have a current HKID Card, HKSAR Passport, and expired BNO Passport. I also have Australian passport.
Is there any good reason to renew BNO passport at all? From what I see BNO passport is expensive and does not have as many visa free countries as HKSAR passport.
Is there any good reason to renew BNO passport at all? From what I see BNO passport is expensive and does not have as many visa free countries as HKSAR passport.
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With an Australian passport, probably not. The argument for BN(O) when otherwise only holding an HKSAR is that if you find yourself needing consular assistance somewhere then you might prefer to be getting it from the British consulate than the Chinese one. But if you can get it from the Australian one then no problem I guess.
Having said that, your status as a BN(O) is not dependent on renewing your passport - it's a status that you have for life unless you renounce it, so at a pinch, if you are carrying an expired BN(O) passport to prove your status then you could probably get British consular assistance anyway.
Having said that, your status as a BN(O) is not dependent on renewing your passport - it's a status that you have for life unless you renounce it, so at a pinch, if you are carrying an expired BN(O) passport to prove your status then you could probably get British consular assistance anyway.
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I have a grudge with my parents for this (never applied for me)
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HM Passport Office allows straight renewal (i.e. no countersignature, like Australia's guarantor as counterpart) if nothing needs to be changed and the passport is either expiring (i.e. still valid) or expired recently.
I continue to renew it to avoid having countersignature.
I continue to renew it to avoid having countersignature.
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Just as a bit of OT this thread made me look at my HKSAR passport renewal this morning
It was so convenient I just decided to complete it http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/id841n.pdf
Have a Aus passport photo (my Aus passport photo from 2009 really). Appears to be compliant with HKSAR photo requirements. I think I can pass off on it with the age thing.
Can't be bothered to scan, mailed a hard copy form in.
One page, simpler than all new card applications
Can't use credit card if mail, but for not having to fiddle with digital photo (let Immigration Department do it with my hard copy), I'll forgo the $10 card rebate.
for 32 page $480 for 48 page - I'll go for 48 page and use it more now on
Esp for Japan which is a half page every visit
If I need a 48-page Aus passport it's A$100 more
It was so convenient I just decided to complete it http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/id841n.pdf
Have a Aus passport photo (my Aus passport photo from 2009 really). Appears to be compliant with HKSAR photo requirements. I think I can pass off on it with the age thing.
Can't be bothered to scan, mailed a hard copy form in.
One page, simpler than all new card applications
Can't use credit card if mail, but for not having to fiddle with digital photo (let Immigration Department do it with my hard copy), I'll forgo the $10 card rebate.
for 32 page $480 for 48 page - I'll go for 48 page and use it more now on
Esp for Japan which is a half page every visit
If I need a 48-page Aus passport it's A$100 more
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In HK, don't have to renounce, just need to declare nationality change in order to lose your Chinese one http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/...tionality.html
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Because the Immigration Department will pull your ROP record.
Immigration Department does not really care. Including BN(O), at least half of HKSAR residents have at least more than 1 nationality.
In HK, don't have to renounce, just need to declare nationality change in order to lose your Chinese one http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/...tionality.html
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