Immigration Documents

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affidavit BNO

affidavit

noun a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court

  • The defendant submitted an affidavit as evidence in court.
  • I had to sign an affidavit to confirm my identity.
  • They made me swear on an affidavit that I didn't do it.
  • Her actions were like signing an affidavit of her commitment to the cause.

BNO

noun In some contexts, BNO may be used as an abbreviation for 'Buy Now Online'.

  • The BNO, or British National (Overseas) passport, allows Hong Kong residents to travel to the UK for up to six months without a visa.
  • I just got my BNO renewed so I can visit my family in the UK next month.
  • My friend said he lost his BNO and now he can't go on his trip to London.
  • Having a BNO is like having a golden ticket to the UK for Hong Kong citizens.