Bota form 2026

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The document is Form B(OTA), an application for registration as a British citizen for individuals holding various British nationality statuses. It outlines the necessary personal information, residence requirements, good character assessments, and biometric enrolment procedures. Applicants must provide supporting documents and follow specific guidelines to complete their application. The form emphasizes the importance of accuracy and honesty in the information provided, as false declarations can lead to legal consequences.

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Begin with Section 1 - Personal Information. Fill in your title, surname, and any other names. Ensure accuracy as this will appear on your citizenship certificate.
Continue to provide your date of birth, place of birth, and current marital status. Use BLOCK CAPITALS for clarity.
In Section 2 - Residence Requirements, detail your first arrival date in the UK and list any absences over the last five years.
For Section 3 - Good Character Requirement, disclose your occupation and any criminal convictions if applicable. Be honest as checks will be conducted.
Complete Sections 4 through 7 by providing necessary details about referees, biometric information, and declarations. Review each section carefully before submission.

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How do you become a BOTC?

If you are an adult at the time that you are registered, you will have to make a citizenship oath and pledge. Making the Oath and Pledge is a legal requirement, and the point at which you will become a BOTC. If you are living in a territory, you will be invited to make the oath and pledge where you are living.

Who qualifies for BNO?

Eligibility. Applicants must be 18 years or older and hold BNO status to apply for a BNO visa. Applicants without BNO status, born on or after 1 July 1997, can still apply if they have a parent with valid BNO status. Applications can be made from inside or outside the UK.

How to get a BOTC?

A person became a British overseas territory citizen (BOTC) under section 19, if they were born outside of a dependent territory and both of the following apply: they lived in a dependent territory for 5 years. they registered as a BDTC before 31 December 1987 (they were given 5 years to apply)

What is the meaning of BOTC?

A British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC), formerly called British Dependent Territories citizen (BDTC), is a member of a class of British nationality granted to people connected with one or more of the populated British Overseas Territories, other than the Falkland Islands or Gibraltar.

What are the benefits of being a BOTC citizen?

Holding British Overseas Territory Citizenship (BOTC) includes benefits such as the right to reside and work in the territory, consular protection by British embassies, and potential pathways to full British citizenship under certain conditions.