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between Britain and Hong Kong after 1997. The title
"British National (Overseas)" meets both these criteria.
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Buties Nativil Loverseas)
It is the Government's intention that the BN status
Bechet Baperdus Tevilis should carry broadly the same benefits as BDT citizenship except that it will not be transmissible by descent. (For example,) Holders of the new status will be able to use British passports. They will be eligible for British
Consular Protection in third countries. They will have a
right to registration as British citizens on the same
terms as BDTCs. They will not enjoy benefits that are not
conferred by BDT citizenship, such as the right of abode
in the UK.
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The Government realise the importance of ensuring
international recognition of the new passports and have
undertaken to make every effort to explain the new
arrangement to Third Countries. This will be done between
the enactment of the Order in Council and the issue of
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BN(O) passports. Given the clear indication of the right
vi Hong Kong of abode that will appear in the new passports, there should be no reason to introduce new restrictions on entry
of BN (O) passport holders.
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