UK widens BN(O) visa route, letting adult children of Hongkongers apply on their own
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Health officials warn Hong Kong outbound travellers to guard against dengue
The CHP’s 9 February travel-health notice reports six imported dengue cases in 2026 and calls on Hong Kong travellers to high-risk countries to use repellents and seek medical care if symptoms appear. Companies should refresh health briefings and confirm insurance coverage for mosquito-borne illnesses.
UK widens BN(O) visa to adult children of Hong Kong status-holders
London will now allow adult children of British National (Overseas) passport holders to apply for the BN(O) visa independently, potentially opening the door to 26,000 extra Hongkongers over five years. The step follows the jailing of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and is meant to plug an eligibility gap that split many families. While businesses welcome a deeper talent pool, advocacy groups worry that separate plans to toughen settlement rules could undermine the scheme’s humanitarian intent.