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Use this form to register a child under 18 as a British Overseas citizen. The child must meet strict requirements, which you can find in the MN3 form guidance.
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Published 1 December 2012 Last updated 21 July 2023 +show all updates
Updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
It is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision.