Uk Visas Immigration
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.
Get help applying
Following the launch of the bespoke registration route for Chagossians and their descendants on 23 November 2022, We Are Digital are working in partnership with the Home Office to provide a digitally assisted service for those who need additional support in completing their application form.
If youre applying for the Chagossian Registration Route, you can get help filling in your online Home Office application if you:
- do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
- do not have internet access
- do not have access to a device like a laptop or smart phone
- cannot read or write in English
For further details about access to this service contact We Are Digital, or you can message We Are Digital on WhatsApp: 07584 739 395.