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Change description : 2026-03-10 12:17:00: Updated the wording to remove reference to the right of abode (ROA) being placed in a passport following the move to digital ROA certificates. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

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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Home Office
Published
23 November 2022
Last updated
3010 AprilMarch 20252026 — See all updates

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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.

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Published 23 November 2022
Last updated 3010 AprilMarch 20252026 + show all updates

  2. Updated the section on getting help making an application with information on the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

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Update history

2026-03-10 12:17
Updated the wording to remove reference to the right of abode (ROA) being placed in a passport following the move to digital ROA certificates.

2025-04-30 12:38
Updated the section on getting help making an application with information on the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA).

2025-04-15 13:26
Guidance updated on evidence of identity, returning BRPs, citizenship-related queries and digital status.

2025-04-08 09:47
Updated information on the use and return of biometric residence permits and updated information about contacting UKVI.

2025-03-27 00:01
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.

2024-07-24 14:17
Update to travel advice after becoming British.

2023-10-04 00:01
Document format and style updated. Outdated information removed or updated accordingly. References and links to fees updated.

2022-12-02 11:45
Minor updates made to sending and uploading documents section.

2022-11-23 10:18
First published.