Can I register as a British citizen or British overseas territories citizen?

This section explains the requirements you need to meet to be able to register as a British citizen in one of several of the categories, or as a British overseas territories citizen who has previously given up citizenship. You should read all the sections that may be relevant to you before choosing the type of application you make.

There are separate sections that explain the requirements for registering stateless people or people under 18.

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

Can I register as a British citizen if I have some other form of British nationality?

This page explains the requirements you need to meet to register as a British citizen if you are: a British overseas territories citizen; a British overseas citizen; a British protected person; a British subject; a British national (overseas) Applications in this category are made using application form BOTA.

Can I register as a British citizen if I am a British overseas citizen, British protected person, British subject or British National (Overseas) with no other nationality?

This page explains the requirements you need to meet to register as a British citizen if you are: a British overseas citizen; or a British subject; or a British protected person and have no other nationality or citizenship. Applications in this category are made using application form BOS.

Can I register as a British citizen under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997?

This section provides details of how to register as a British citizen under the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997. Applications in this category are made using application form EM.

Can I register as a British citizen if I was born before 1983 to a British mother?

This section provides details of how certain people born before 1983 to a British mother can register as a British citizen. Applications in this category are made using application form UKM.

Can I register as a British citizen if I am a British overseas territories citizen with a connection with Gibraltar?

This section provides details of how to register as a British citizen if you are a British overseas territories citizen with a connection to Gibraltar. Applications in this category are made using application form G.

Can I register as a British citizen if I was born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 and lived there up to the age of 10?

This section provides details of how a person born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 can register as a British citizen if they have lived there for the first 10 years of their life. Applications in this category are made using application form T.

Can I register as a British citizen if I have previously given up my citizenship?

This section provides details of how to register as a British citizen if you have previously given up citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies or British citizenship. Applications in this category are made using application form RS1.

Can I register as a British overseas territories citizen if I have previously given up my citizenship?

This section provides details of how to register as a British overseas territories citizen if you have previously given up citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies, British dependent territories citizenship or British overseas territories citizenship. Applications in this category are made using application form RS2.