Form

Register as a British Overseas Territories citizen (form BOTC (F))

Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC(F)).

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 28 June 2022
• Last updated: 29 January 2025 — See all updates

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Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC (F))

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Details

This form is for people who did not get British nationality at birth because their unmarried father could not pass on his status. You can register as a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) and a British citizen at the same time.

You can only apply by post.

You should read:

• the Form BOTC (F) eligibility guidance

• the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to:

Department 162
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9P

Published 28 June 2022
Last updated 29 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 29 January 2025

   Updated form to replace references to Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

2. 31 October 2024

   Updated in line with changes to the biometric residence permit (BRP).

3. 23 May 2024

   Referees and identity section at question 2.1 updated.

4. 7 July 2023

   There has been minor clarification to question 1.17.

5. 1 December 2022

   Updated form published.

6. 28 June 2022

   First published.