Uk Visas Immigration
November 23
09:00
2022
Details
You can apply to become a British Overseas Territories citizen and a British citizen if you meet both of these conditions:
- youve never previously been a British overseas territories citizen, a British dependent territories citizen, or a British citizen
- youre the direct descendant of someone born on the islands that now form the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)
Direct descendant means youre someones child, grandchild, great grandchild or similar. Youre not a direct descendant of uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters or cousins.
You can only apply for one person at a time.
There are no fees to apply.
You should read:
- the Form BIOT eligibility guidance
- the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form
Send the form and your documents to UK Visas and Immigration at:
Dept 163 BIOT (Registration for direct descendants of Chagossians)
4th Floor Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP
Paper forms only.