Form B(OTA): guidance
Guidance to register as a British citizen if you are a British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British protected person, British subject or British national (overseas).
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Read the B(OTA) guidance to find out if you can register as a British citizen if you are a:
- British overseas territories citizen
- British overseas citizen
- British protected person
- British subject
- British national (overseas)
Updates to this page
Last updated 24 July 2024 + show all updates
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Updated Form B(OTA): guidance to update the section on 'Citizenship ban' to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
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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 Outdated information removed or updated accordingly.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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Guidance updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and revisions to the sections on good character, lawful residence and freedom from immigration time restrictions.
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The guidance has been amended to reflect the changes the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has made to the requirements for British nationals registering as a British citizen based on a period of residence in the UK.
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Added accessible version of guide.
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First published.