London: Britain’s government announced Wednesday that it will open a new special pathway to obtaining British citizenship for eligible Hong Kongers from January 2021.
In a statement, the Home Office said holders of the British National Overseas passport and their immediate family members can move to the UK to work and study. The change to immigration rules was introduced after China imposed a new, sweeping national security law on Hong Kong. Those eligible can access the British job market at any skill level and without a salary threshold, but will not have access to public funds.
The UK has a strong historic relationship with the people of Hong Kong and we are keeping our promise to them to uphold their freedoms, Home Secretary Priti Patel said. (AP)
