Form B(OTA): guidance - GOV.UK

Replaced the nationality enquiries email address on form B1 with a link to the contact UKVI webform.

Updated section on application processing times in 'Guide B3: Registration as a British citizen – Irish citizens'.

Updated 'Guide B2: registration as a British citizen following residence in the UK' with information on processing times for the priority service.

Updated Guide B1: registration as a British citizen guidance as the priority service is now live.

Updated guide B1: registration as a British citizen – a guide for British Overseas Territories citizens to provide information on how to destroy a biometric residence permit. Also updated the travelling to and from the UK after becoming a British citizen section.

Guide B3, 'travelling to and from the UK' section: updated a reference to certificates of entitlement to the right of abode, following the change to digital certificates.

The form B(OTA) guidance has been split into 3 guides, following the creation of a new route to citizenship for Irish citizens.

Updated the section on good character.

Updates to the guidance, including how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies and returning BRPs.

Updated the sections on how to prove being free from immigration restrictions, evidence of identity, travel after submitting an application, citizenship ceremonies, returning biometric residence permits and citizenship-related queries.

Amended to reflect that a biometric residence permit can be used for 18 months from the date of expiry.

Updated Form B(OTA): guidance to update the section on 'Citizenship ban' to reflect changes as a result of the Illegal Migration Act 2023.

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 Outdated information removed or updated accordingly.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

Guidance updated to reflect changes introduced by the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and revisions to the sections on good character, lawful residence and freedom from immigration time restrictions.

The guidance has been amended to reflect the changes the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 has made to the requirements for British nationals registering as a British citizen based on a period of residence in the UK.

Added accessible version of guide.

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