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- 5.
The first concerns the validity of BN (0)
passports.
British passports of all kinds are normally issued with a validity of ten years. I would expect the same to apply to future EN (0)
passports.
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The second point of detail concerns whether the rules regarding registration overseas of British nationals apply also to BN(0)s. I believe Mr Cheung was referring to the advisory note which appears on the inside back cover of all British passports which reads (and I quote):
"British nationals resident overseas who are
entitled to the protection of the United Kingdom authorities should contact the nearest British High Commission, Embassy or Consulate to enquire about any arrangements for registration of their names and
addresses. Failure to do So may in an emergency result in difficulty ОГ delay in according them assistance and protection.'
This advice will apply to
apply to EN(0)s when they are in third countries and, except for those who are Chinese nationals, also in the future Hong Kong SAR.
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Finally, Mr Cheung asked whether Note 7 in current BDTC passports will apply to EN(0) passport
holders. The note in
in question, which Mr Cheung has quoted, states the British Government's position in
dealing with British nationals who are also nationals of another country. This position, which is consistent with accepted international practice, applies to all British nationals, including those who become EN (0) s in future. As regards the obligations which an individual owes to his country,
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