British National (Overseas) visa：홍콩 → 영국
British nationals (overseas) from Hong Kong living in the United States need a UK British National (Overseas) visa — apply online on gov.uk and give biometrics at a UK visa application centre in the United States.
Lets British nationals (overseas), and the children of British nationals (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979, come to live, work and study in the UK and apply to settle after 5 years.
- 유효 기간
- You can apply to stay for either 2 years and 6 months or 5 years.
- 입국 횟수
- Multiple entry for the duration of your visa.
- 1회 최대 체류 기간
- You can apply to stay for either 2 years and 6 months or 5 years.
준비 시작 시기
출발일 30일–2개월 전에 준비를 시작하십시오.
You can apply if you're 18 or older and either a British national (overseas), or the child of a British national (overseas) born on or after 1 July 1979.
If you're applying from outside the UK, your permanent home must be in Hong Kong.
Decide whether to apply for 2 years and 6 months or 5 years. It costs £206 if you're applying for 2 years and 6 months, or £285 if you're applying for 5 years.
You can apply for the BNO visa from overseas, but you should wait for a decision on your application before you travel to the UK.
필요 서류
- Passport / travel document — A valid passport or other travel document that shows your identity and nationality. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of home address — Up to 3 documents that show your home address. ✓ 확인됨
- Proof of funds — Evidence you have enough money to support yourself and your family (dependants) for 6 months in the UK. ✓ 확인됨
- Tuberculosis (TB) certificate — A TB certificate, if required based on where you've lived for the past 6 months. ✓ 확인됨
신청 장소
미국에서의 신청 장소
관할 지역 센터에서 신청Because you live in the USA, you apply at a UK Visa Application Centre in the US — not in your home country. There are UK visa application centres in 30+ US cities (including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia and Seattle). Use the official VFS US centre directory (linked below) to find and book the one nearest you.
예약 슬롯 확보 — 일찍 예약하십시오 · 커뮤니티 제보, 2026-06-13 확인
- 예약 슬롯은 정해진 공개 일정 없이 일괄 공개됩니다. 대부분 현지 이른 아침, 월요일 오전, 매월 1일 전후에 공개됩니다.
- 인기 영사관（대도시의 프랑스, 이탈리아, 스페인 등）은 새 슬롯이 몇 분 안에 마감될 수 있습니다. 사전에 등록하고 로그인한 상태로 확인하십시오.
- 취소로 인해 하루 종일 슬롯이 풀릴 수 있으므로 '예약 불가'로 표시되더라도 매일 확인하십시오.
- 따라서 허용되는 가장 이른 시기에 신청하십시오. 출발 최대 6개월 전부터 가능합니다. 1~2개월 전까지 기다리면 슬롯이 전혀 남아 있지 않은 경우가 많습니다.
알아두면 좋은 정보
- After you've lived in the UK for 5 years, you can apply to live in the UK permanently.
- You can apply for the BNO visa from overseas, but you should wait for a decision on your application before you travel to the UK.