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 2427 JulyMarch 2024
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2025-04-15 13:26
Guidance updated on evidence of identity, returning BRPs, citizenship-related queries and digital status.
2025-04-08 09:47
Updated information on the use and return of biometric residence permits and updated information about contacting UKVI.
2025-03-27 00:01
Updated the list of identity documents as you can use an expired biometric residence permit for 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card.
2024-07-24 14:17
Update to travel advice after becoming British.
2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
2022-12-02 11:45
Minor updates made to sending and uploading documents section.
2022-11-23 10:18
First published.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-04-15 13:26
Guidance updated on evidence of identity, returning BRPs, citizenship-related queries and digital status.
2025-04-08 09:47
Updated information on the use and return of biometric residence permits and updated information about contacting UKVI.
2025-03-27 00:01
Updated the list of identity documents as you can use an expired biometric residence permit for 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card.
2024-07-24 14:17
Update to travel advice after becoming British.
2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
2022-12-02 11:45
Minor updates made to sending and uploading documents section.
2022-11-23 10:18
First published.