BNO multiple entry to the UK

[EVC_YL]

Greetings

I have seen the UK and now am planning to go to Denmark to catch up with a friend.

I am currently here, visa-free for up to 6 months (there is an arrival date stamp on the passport), but I am not sure what happens on re-entry to the UK after my trip to Denmark. I am also going back to Hong Kong for a month in 2 months, for a 25 day visit before reentering the UK again.

My question is, will I be given another 6 months every time I re enter the UK?

Also, if this decision falls solely on the hand of the person at the border, will I need to provide proof of finance, reason for re-entry, etc? Which is not a problem. But if this is the case, will I be able to appeal against a rejection?

The home office is absolutely clueless with the matters of BNO. I just want to travel without any hindrance.

[thad]

You should have no problem in and out of UK/Europe/HK with your BNO passport. The guy at the border makes the decision but you should be fine, not sure about the appeal bit.

[kma88]

Do you have a good explanation as to why you are in the UK so often as a visitor? And do you have a return flight booking back to HK (or your place of residence) when you enter the UK?

Also if you are in the UK for an extended period of time in a given year (may be 183 days in a year?) you will subject to filing an income tax return in the UK even if you are a visitor.

[kma88]

Whether you’re UK resident usually depends on how many days you spend in the UK in the tax year (6 April to 5 April the following year).
You’re automatically resident if either:

• you spent 183 or more days in the UK in the tax year
• your only home was in the UK - you must have owned, rented or lived in it for at least 91 days in total - and you spent at least 30 days there in the tax year

https://www.gov.uk/tax-foreign-income/residence

[EVC_YL]

My explanation would be that I just got engaged to my girlfriend here, that I love the UK, and that we bought a property here(her name) and I am overseeing the process as she is busy with work. Furthermore, I have already booked a flight to Hong Kong(where I live) and am able to provide the details in print.

The only thing I am trying to avoid is a rejection at the border. I heard rumors of BNO passports holders getting denied entry, and I'm trying to re-enter after a few days in Denmark.

It would be great if I could call or book a meeting with someone who knows about this matter. I've tried legal immigration services, but they charge about 50 pounds for trivial info.

[EVC_YL]

Since I got 6 months visa free stay(minus 2 months) , do you reckon I'll get another 6 months on re-entry or will I have to continue on? Also, does the person at the border decide?

If there is a place you could send me, or provide a number to call for more info on this, it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[kma88]

I don't know where you can get an official answer to your situation but I think this is the official policy.

"Your visa may be cancelled and you may get a long-term ban on visiting if your travel history shows you’re repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods."

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/eligibility

If your intention is to spend a lot of time in the UK may be you should look at getting a spouse visa. Perhaps others on this forum can help.

[lighthse003]

Most likely they may want to know your occupation and how you got your money staying in the UK for a few months without returning to HK for work. Think they can also deny a billionaire living there long term as a visitor. You should try to get a visa if you want to stay there .

[kma88]

Looking at your case
- you have a spouse in the UK
- you own a property in the UK for your own stay rather than investment
- you intend to spend more time in the UK than in HK in a 12 month period

Given these, you are really not "visiting" the UK but rather "living" in the UK. As I said earlier, you should even be filling an tax return. So you should not be entering as a "visitor" but should get a proper visa to enter as some sort of "resident".

That said, I suspect you will still be allowed to enter if you tell immigration you are entering for a short break instead of your true intention of staying for months. They'll probably still give you six months as a formality. But this may jeopardize your future visits and affect your application for a resident visa in the future.

[lighthse003]

A country still has the right to refuse entry if the person without the right of abode has a legal spouse or own businesses or properties in the country.