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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.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
28 June 2022
Last updated
299 AprilMarch 20252026 — See all updates

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Registration as a BOTC and/or a British citizen for people born before 1983 to mothers connected to a British overseas territory (BOTC(M)) (accessible)

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Registration as a BOTC and/or a British citizen for people born before 1983 to mothers connected to a British overseas territory (BOTC(M))

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British Overseas Territories citizenship (BOTC) is a form of British nationality held through a close and continuing connection with a British Overseas Territory. The vast majority of people who hold BOTC also hold British citizenship.

This guidance describes how certain people, who missed out on acquiring British nationality at birth because their mother could not pass on status, can now make an application to correct that using form BOTC(M).

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Published 28 June 2022
Last updated 299 AprilMarch 20252026 + show all updates

  2. Updated guidance to reflect changes from Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

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Update history

2026-03-09 15:06
The guidance has been updated to reflect that a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode is now digital and can no longer be placed in a passport.

2025-04-29 16:04
Updated guidance to reflect changes from Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

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.