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How to apply for British citizenship as a person of Chagossian descent
Registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen: Chagossian descendant.
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A guide for people who are the direct descendants of Chagossians born in the British Indian Ocean Territory and who want to apply for British citizenship.
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Published 23 November 2022
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Update to travel advice after becoming British.
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Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
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Minor updates made to sending and uploading documents section.
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