Form

Register as a British Overseas Territories citizen (form BOTC (F))

Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC(F)).

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 28 June 2022
• Last updated: 7 July 2023 — See all updates

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Application for registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen by a person whose parents were not married (form BOTC (F))

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Details

This form is for people who missed out on acquiring British nationality at birth because their unmarried father could not pass on his status. The application will allow you to register as both a BOTC and a British citizen at the same time.

You should read:

• the Form BOTC (F) eligibility guidance

• the nationality forms guide to help you fill in the form

Send the form and payment slip (including the fee) and your documents to:

UK Visas and Immigration at the following postal address:

Department 162
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

Paper forms only.

Published 28 June 2022
Last updated 7 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 July 2023

   There has been minor clarification to question 1.17.

2. 1 December 2022

   Updated form published.

3. 28 June 2022

   First published.