Petitions/Allow BN(O)s ETA-free entry
StatusClosed
Opened22 Nov 2024
Closes22 May 2025
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

We urge the UK Government to maintain the current practice of allowing BN(O) passport holders to enter the UK without applying for an ETA. We think the ETA system WILL impose unjust restrictions and financial burdens, contradicting prior commitments to BN(O) Hongkongers.

Since BN(O) was created, it has allowed holders to visit the UK without a visa. We think BN(O) holders should be free to enter the UK just as other British Nationals, except for the requirement of immigration controls, consistent with their status and historical practice. We think the upcoming ETA requirement for BN(O) holders infringes human rights and creates disproportionate hurdles for BN(O) holders entering the UK. We call on Parliament to repeal ETA requirements for BN(O) holders.

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Government response

The Government reviewed this position and has decided to exempt BN(O) passport holders from requiring an ETA for travel to the UK. This will be kept under review in case of any indication of abuse.

Constituency engagement ranking

Rebecca Long Bailey
1Rebecca Long Bailey MP
Salford
286
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
2Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP
Solihull West and Shirley
233
Luke Taylor
3Luke Taylor MP
Sutton and Cheam
228
Sarah Hall
4Sarah Hall MP
Warrington South
188
Emily Darlington
5Emily Darlington MP
Milton Keynes Central
186
Claire Hazelgrove
6Claire Hazelgrove MP
Filton and Bradley Stoke
169
Lucy Powell
7Lucy Powell MP
Manchester Central
148
Yuan Yang
8Yuan Yang MP
Earley and Woodley
133
Juliet Campbell
9Juliet Campbell MP
Broxtowe
127
Matt Rodda
10Matt Rodda MP
Reading Central
125
Allow BN(O)s ETA-free entry — Petitions