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).
- From:
- UK Visas and Immigration
- Published
- 22 March 2019
- Last updated
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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
Published 22 March 2019
Last updated 2427 JulyMarch 2024
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2025-04-15 15:26
Updates to the guidance, including how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies and returning BRPs.
2025-04-08 09:37
Updated the sections on how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies, returning biometric residence permits and citizenship-related queries.
2025-03-27 00:01
Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.
2024-07-24 12:00
Updated Form B(OTA): guidance to update the section on ‘Citizenship ban’ to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
2023-07-26 12:43
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.
2022-06-28 09:00
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.
2022-02-17 07:54
Added accessible version of guide.
Details
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
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-04-15 15:26
Updates to the guidance, including how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies and returning BRPs.
2025-04-08 09:37
Updated the sections on how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies, returning biometric residence permits and citizenship-related queries.
2025-03-27 00:01
Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.
2024-07-24 12:00
Updated Form B(OTA): guidance to update the section on ‘Citizenship ban’ to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.
2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.
2023-07-26 12:43
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.
2022-06-28 09:00
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.
2022-02-17 07:54
Added accessible version of guide.