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

Application to become a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) and British citizen by a person born before 1983 to a British mother (form BOTC(M)).

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 28 June 2022
• Last updated: 23 May 2024 — See all updates

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Application to become a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) and British citizen by a person born before 1983 to a British mother (form BOTC(M))

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Form for use if you were born before 1 January 1983 and your mother would have been able to pass on British Overseas Territories Citizenship to you. The application will allow you to register as both a BOTC and a British citizen at the same time.

You should read:

• the BOTC(M) 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 161
UK Visas and Immigration
The Capital Building
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP

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Published 28 June 2022
Last updated 23 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 23 May 2024

   Referees and identity section updated at question 2.1.

2. 7 July 2023

   There has been a minor clarification to question 1.17.

3. 1 December 2022

   Updated form published.

4. 28 June 2022

   First published.