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Nationality and Borders Act 2022
BOTC (F) and BOTC (M) Routes

 

BOTC ( F) ROUTE:

​CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE

TO BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES FATHERS

BEFORE 1st JULY 2006:

GUIDANCE NOTES:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1085119/BOTC__F__Guide_.pdf

APPLICATION FORM:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-as-a-british-overseas-territories-citizen-form-botc-f

BOTC (M) ROUTE:

CHILDREN BORN ABROAD TO BRITISH

OVERSEAS TERRITORIES MOTHERS BEFORE

1st JANUARY 1983:

GUIDANCE NOTES:

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

APPLICATION FORM:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-as-a-british-overseas-territories-citizen-form-botcm

CEREMONY FEE PAYMENT SLIP:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1082308/Nationality_Payment_Slip_-_PDF.pdf

 

FURTHER HELP & QUESTIONS:

All questions should be directed to the Home Office Nationality Helpline email or phone number listed below:

 

nationalityenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

​Alternatively, you can get in touch via telephone at +44 (0) 300 790 6268. You will need to select Option 2, then Option 2 again.  If you cannot contact UK 0300 numbers, use +44 (0) 203 875 4669.

You can get in touch Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 4:45 pm or Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please consult a qualified UK Nationality Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor for specific advice. Always verify that the legal representative is registered with the regulatory body.  Do not hand over cash or give private information unless you are sure they are registered and authorized to give British nationality advice.

 

Our campaign is not authorized to give legal opinions on any cases.

Legal Disclaimer: British Nationality law can be very complex, and we encourage any person considering making an application for citizenship or immigration to seek proper legal advice from suitably qualified experienced British Nationality Lawyers/Solicitors. Our campaign is not equipped to provide legal advice. 

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