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BN(O) applications for citizens born between 1987 and 1991
The final date for Hong Kong British Dependent Territories citizens (BDTCs) born between 1987 and 1991 to apply for British Nationa! (Overseas) (BN(0) passports will be on September 30, a government spokesperson reminded the public today (Monday).
BDTCs (such as persons born, naturalised or registered in Hong Kong) must obtain a BN(O) passport if they wish to continue to travel on British passports beyond 1997.
As specified in the Second Schedule to the Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986, applications for BN(O) passports must be submitted on or before the final dates relevant to their age groups.
Parents or legal guardians of eligible children born between 1987 and 1991 must submit their applications on or before September 30.
They should apply for a Hong Kong permanent identity card on behalf of the children at the same time. To avoid a last minute rush, they are advised to apply early.
BDTCs living, working or studying abroad, are also required to observe the cut- off dates if they want to apply for a BN(O) passport. However, they are not required to return to the territory to do it.
They should submit their applications to the nearest British passport issuing office either by post or in person. The required overseas application forms can be obtained at those offices or the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Persons who do not comply with the relevant cut-off dates will not be able to travel on British passports beyond 1997.
An application made after the final date will only be accepted if the applicant can show there are special circumstances which justify the late application.
A BN(O) Late Registration Appeals Advisory Committee has been established to advise the Governor on those late applications which have been rejected by the Immigration Department.