How do I register as a British citizen, British overseas territories citizen or British overseas citizen if I am a stateless person born before 1 January 1983?

This section explains how a stateless person born before 1 January 1983 can register as a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen or a British overseas citizen.

Registrations should be made using application form S1. Before you send us your form, you should ensure that you have read the eligibility section.

Before you make your application for citizenship you should read guide S1 - registration of a stateless person as a British citizen, British overseas territories citizen or British overseas citizen. This guide provides full details of the requirements you need to meet and how to complete the application form.

Completing the form

This page provides details of how to complete the application form S1.

The documents we require

This page provides details of the documents you need to provide to us to support your application.

The citizenship you will acquire

This page provides details of the type of citizenship you will acquire if your application is successful and what this means for your family.

Application forms

Registration as a British citizen, a British dependent territories citizen or a British overseas citizen by or on behalf of a stateless person born before 1 January 1983

  • Form S1PDF 122KB opens in a new window
  • Guide S1PDF 244KB opens in a new window
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