IMPACT – HIGH

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced that British National Overseas (BNO) passports are no longer recognized as travel documents or proof of identity in Hong Kong.

Key Points:

  • Effective Jan. 31, BNO passports are no longer recognized as a travel document for immigration clearance and for local identification purposes in Hong Kong.
  • Those who have both BNO passport and HKSAR passport are required to present their HKSAR passport for boarding flights to Hong Kong.
  • Those who only have BNO passport and are not of Chinese nationality may apply for Document of Identity for Visa Purposes for travelling internationally.
  • Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards remain in use for immigration clearance and for identification purposes in Hong Kong.

Analysis & Comments: Employers with employees who only hold BNO passports and are not of Chinese nationality may wish to discuss travel document options with Deloitte to ensure their employees obtain the necessary travel documents.

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