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About
The government’s official welcome pack is available in English and Traditional Chinese.
In addition to this guide, the government have created this webpage with useful information on key areas of concern for new arrivals such as housing, education, National Insurance Numbers, starting a new business and many other concerns.
Visas
Find out more about the UK government’s Hong Kong British National Overseas visa route
Visit UKHK for a useful video in Cantonese on practical information regarding the HK BNO visa
Visit HK Brits for a variety of resources and advice relating to the HK BNO visa in English and Traditional Chinese
Visit Migration Yorkshire to see an example of a printed copy of a HK BNO Biometric Residency Permit (BRP)
Employment
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on careers
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on translating qualifications
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on starting a business
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on opening a bank account
Visit UKHK for practical information regarding employment within the UK as well as a video in Cantonese on taxation.
Visit HK Brits for a variety of resources and advice relating to employment and tax in English and Traditional Chinese
Education
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on choosing a school
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on higher education
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on further education
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on further education for adults
Visit UKHK for a useful video in Cantonese on practical information regarding the UK education as well as links to how to choose a school
Visit HK Brits for a variety of resources and advice relating to education in English and Traditional Chinese
English language classes/ESOL
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on learning English
Here is a list of ESOL providers in the South East who have volunteered to provide ESOL to new HK arrivals either for free or at reduced price. This is separate but complementary to local authority funded ESOL.
Find out more about Kent County Council’s ESOL courses.
English Language Provision (ESOL courses) for New Arrivals from Hong Kong – A guide for Local Authorities.
English Language Provision (ESOL courses) for New Arrivals from Hong Kong – A guide for Hong Kong New Arrivals.
Health
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on registering with a GP
Visit UKHK for a useful video in Cantonese on the UK health system and the Immigrant Health Surcharge
Visit HK Brits for a variety of resources and advice relating to UK Healthcare in English and Traditional Chinese
Housing
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on renting
Access this letter created by DLUHC to landlords reassuring them of the eligibility of people on LOTR and HK BNO visa holders to rent in the UK
Visit HK Brits for resources and advice relating to renting in English and Traditional Chinese
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on buying a property
Visit UKHK for a useful video in Cantonese on practical information regarding the housing system in the UK
Police and Reporting Hate Crime
Find out more about the UK government’s advice on hate crime
Places of Worship
Visit UKHK for a useful video in Cantonese on churches in the UK as well as links to finding a church in your area
Visit UK Brits to access information and advice relating to religion in English and Traditional Chinese
Food
Visit UK Brits to access information and advice relating to food and nutrition in English and Traditional Chinese
News
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to our new website. We hope to be able to update you regularly with the latest news across the sector and keep you informed about resources and information in a timely fashion.