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How to apply for British citizenship as a person of Chagossian descent

Registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen: Chagossian descendant.

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Published
23 November 2022
Last updated
27 March 2025 鈥� See all updates

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Registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen and British citizen: Chagossian descendant (accessible)

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A guide for people who are the direct descendants of Chagossians born in the British Indian Ocean Territory and who want to apply for British citizenship.

Updates to this page

Published 23 November 2022
Last updated 27 March 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated the list of identity documents as you can use an expired biometric residence permit for 18 months after the expiry date printed on the card.

  2. Update to travel advice after becoming British.

  3. Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

  4. Minor updates made to sending and uploading documents section.

  5. First published.

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