►
11
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong for their applications.
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.
For more information, member of the public may telephone 2824 1177 (English) or 2824 1717 (Chinese).
End
Businessmen donates mooncakes to BSA residents
More than 2,700 residents of the 120 bedspace apartments (BSA) throughout the territory will be treated to a special Mid-autumn Festival this year through the concerted efforts of the Home Affairs Department (HAD) and two businessmen, the acting Director of Home Affairs, Mr Lee Lap-sun, said today (Tuesday).
Each of the residents will be given a box of mooncakes donated by the Chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Mr James Tien and the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Mr Henry Tang.
The one-week mooncake distribution exercise was launched at a BSA in San Po Kong tonight by the donors and Mr Lee, who expressed hope that this would bring some festive atmosphere to the residents in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mr Lee also expressed gratitude to the many volunteers and HAD staff who assisted in this exercise.
Also present at today's distribution was the Wong Tai Sin District Officer, Miss Diane Wong.
End