This applies to people born in Hong Kong

United Kingdom passports are valid for 10 years or 5 years for a Child under 16 years. If you are a business traveller or have family overseas we recommend you keep your passport current at all times. You are required to have a minimum of 6 months validity on your passport to enter most countries.

How to Apply:

Due to the complex nature of this type of application, applications cannot be checked at Australia Post outlets. Applicants are required to supply credit card details on the Passport fee form and mail their application to

BNO Applications

British High Commission (W)

Locked Bag 5300

Australia Post Business Centre

STRAWBERRY HILLS

NSW 2012

Do not send in your application until you have all the correct documents. All documents must be the originals.

·         BNO-A application form and guidance notes

·         BNO-B (under 16 years) application form and guidance notes

·         Passport fee (Cheques, American Express, Diners Club and BankCard are not accepted)

·         Existing BNO passport

·         Original Hong Kong Identity card (PIC) (photocopy is NOT acceptable)

·         Three passport size photographs - one photo must be countersigned by the person who countersigns your application form. The photograph standards required for biometric passports are higher than those needed for earlier types of passports. If the photograph does not meet the standards required your complete application will be returned to you at your expense. This could cause a long delay in processing your application. (See links on right of page for standards of photographs required and also a suggested list of photographers).

Notes:

The application and photos should be countersigned by a professional, British or Commonwealth (includes Australian) citizen who has known you for at least TWO years. Relatives must not countersign. If your child is under 16, the person who countersigns the application form must have known the parent for the required time, not the child.

Applications forms should be completed in black ink and must be signed within the box on the BNO-A or BNO-B. Failure to do this will delay your application.