Can I register a person under 18 as a British citizen or for another form of nationality?

This section explains how a person under 18 can register as a British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, or British subject.

If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements or which type of application to make you should contact us for advice.

In addition to the categories listed below, people under 18 can register as British citizens if they are:

• a British national, using application form B(OS); or
• a British national with no other nationality, using application form B(OTA); or
• a person with a connection to Hong Kong, using application form EM; or
• a British overseas territories citizen with a connection to Gibraltar, using application form G.

You should read the registration section for details of the requirements that need to be met for registration under one of these categories.