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Register as a British citizen (form B(OTA))

Register as a British Citizen if you're a British overseas territories citizen, British Overseas citizen, British protected person, British subject or British National (Overseas).

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 12 April 2019
• Last updated: 31 October 2024 — See all updates

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Register as a British citizen (form B(OTA))

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If you do not live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British Overseas Territory, you can apply online.

You can get help to make your online application if you are in the UK and you do not have the appropriate access, skills or confidence to complete an online immigration application form.

You should read:

• the B(OTA) eligibility guidance to check if you can apply
• the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form

You can also use this paper form if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post. You will need to submit your documents with your application.

Most people who live in the UK and apply online are able to keep their documents while their application is processed.

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to:

• the Lieutenant Governor if you are in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man
• the Governor of the territory if you are in a British Overseas Territory
• UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address if you live elsewhere:

Department 1
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

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Published 12 April 2019
Last updated 31 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 31 October 2024

   Updated to reflect changes to biometric residence permits (BRPs) which come into force on 31 October 2024.

2. 21 May 2024

   Added an updated version of the form.

3. 28 June 2022

   Updated form published.

4. 16 April 2020

   Applying by post is taking much longer than applying online because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus. This will not affect the decision.

5. 12 April 2019

   First published.