British nationality law and Hong Kong
| British citizenship and nationality law |
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| Introduction |
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| Law relating to former territories |
| Relevant legislation |
British nationality law as it pertains to Hong Kong has changed over time since it became a British colony in 1842. Hongkongers were given various nationality statuses, such as British subjects, Citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, British Dependent Territories Citizen and British Nationals (Overseas).