2021年，英國推出了英國國民（海外）簽證（BNO簽證），作為符合資格的香港居民前往英國的途徑。如果您持有BNO簽證，並希望在英國逗留的時間超過您的初始簽證所允許的時間，您可以申請延長逗留時間。
申請延長BNO簽證的過程簡單明了。首要要求是在現有簽證到期之前申請延期。只要您繼續符合資格標準，您可以無限次延長BNO簽證。
要申請延長逗留，您必須完成在線申請。在此過程中，您需要證明您的身份。您所使用的方法將取決於您持有的護照類型。如果您持有BNO、香港特別行政區或歐洲經濟區護照，您可以使用“英國移民：身份驗證”應用程序掃描您的護照並創建或登錄您的英國簽證和移民（UKVI）帳戶。或者，您可以前往英國簽證和公民申請服務（UKVCAS）服務點提供指紋和照片，並獲得生物證明居留許可證。
提交申請後，UKVI的目標是在12周內做出決定。如果您的支持文件需要驗證或需要提供更多證據，您的申請可能需要更長的時間進行處理。您可能還需要參加面試，如果您因在英國被認可的罪行而有刑事定罪，您的申請可能會受到額外的審查。
在您的申請正在處理期間，您可以在英國逗留，但在收到決定之前，您不得離開該國或其領土（包括海峽群島或曼島）。
當您的申請已經審查完畢，您將收到一封信或電子郵件通知您決定的結果。
BNO Visa Extend: Apply to Stay Longer in the UK
The British National (Overseas) visa, or BNO visa, was introduced in 2021 as a pathway for eligible Hong Kong residents to move to the UK. If you hold a BNO visa and want to stay in the UK for longer than your initial visa allows, you can apply to extend your stay.
Applying to extend your BNO visa is a straightforward process. The first requirement is that you apply before your existing visa expires. There is no limit to the number of times you can extend your BNO visa, provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria.
To apply for an extension, you must complete an online application. As part of this process, you will need to prove your identity. The method you use to do this will depend on the type of passport you have. If you hold a BNO, HKSAR, or EEA passport, you can use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your passport and create or sign in to your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account. Alternatively, you can attend a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point to provide your fingerprints and a photo and obtain a biometric residence permit.
Once you’ve submitted your application, UKVI aims to make a decision within 12 weeks. If your supporting documents need to be verified or you need to provide more evidence, your application may take longer to process. You may also need to attend an interview or, if you have a criminal conviction for an offence recognised in the UK, your application may be subject to additional scrutiny.
While your application is being processed, you are allowed to stay in the UK, but you must not leave the country or its territories (the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) until you have received a decision.
When your application has been reviewed, you’ll receive a letter or an email notifying you of the decision. If your application is approved, the letter will explain what you need to do next. If your application is rejected, you’ll have the right to appeal the decision.
In summary, if you’re currently in the UK on a BNO visa and wish to stay for a longer period, you can apply to extend your visa. There is no limit to the number of times you can extend your BNO visa, and the process is simple and straightforward. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements, apply before your current visa expires, and provide all necessary documentation and evidence to support your application.
