Form

Application to register as British citizen: form EM

Form to register as a British citizen through residence in Hong Kong before 1997.

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
29 November 2007
Last updated
31 October 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Application for registration as a British citizen under the Hong Kong Act: form EM

PDF, 406 KB, 15 pages

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Guidance on registering as a British citizen under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997 using form EM

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Details

Use this form if you were resident in Hong Kong before 4 February 1997 and still are when you apply. You must meet very strict requirements, which you can find in the guidance.

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Updates to this page

Published 29 November 2007
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).

  2. Updates to fees links and travel advice after becoming British.

  3. Updated the 'Guidance on registering as a British citizen under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997 using form EM'.

  4. It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision.

  5. Application form updated with GDPR policy.

  6. Updated application form EM.

  7. Updated guide.

  8. Updated guide.

  9. First published.

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