Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway won’t face tougher English test, UK confirms

2026-03-19 - 07:24

The UK government has confirmed that stricter English language requirements for immigrants announced earlier this month will not apply to Hongkongers applying through the British National (Overseas) visa pathway. The clarification from Minister for Migration and Citizenship Mike Tapp came after more than 30 MPs sent a letter to the Home Office last month urging it to maintain the existing English threshold for BN(O) applicants. “The increase in the English language requirement in the statement...