BC Overseas questions

[kowloon]

Dear All,

I will get my notification letter shortly. I just wonder if the application of the entry certificate would be different for me because I hold lower class British nationality (British National (Overseas) - Hong Kong), which is inferior to British Citizenship and is subject to immigration control (Thus, work permit / HSMP visa is needed to settle in UK.).

My question is that my passport has an endorsement of "The holder of this passport does not need an entry certificate or visa to visit the UK". The application of EC doesn't apply to UK national without the right of abode (BOC, BNO, BDTC etc), but we can apply for a UK residence permit, which is free. What is the difference between an EC and a UK residence permit. Can anyone tell me? If I apply for a UK residence permit, how long would they grant for the leave to remain? How can I be qualified to switch my passport to a full British one?


Kowloon