Original document : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registration-as-british-if-your-mother-had-connection-to-a-british-overseas-territory

Change description : 2025-03-27 00:01:00: 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. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

Registration as British if your mother had connection to a British Overseas Territory

Guidance for how certain people born before 1983, who didn't acquire British nationality at birth because their mother could not pass on status, can apply to correct that.

Update history

2025-04-16 14:14
Updated the sections on returning your BRP and citizenship-related queries. Added a new section: ‘Will I get digital status showing I am a British citizen?’

2025-04-08 10:04
Updated the section on returning a biometric residence card or biometric residence permit.

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.

2024-07-23 16:58
Updates to fees links and travel advice after becoming British.

2023-10-04 16:25
Updated information, references and links to fees updated.

2022-06-28 09:00
First published.