Naturalization & Registration (BOTC)
Do I need to Apply for Naturalization?
Given that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory, our citizenship, and our ability to obtain a Turks and Caicos Islands passport is governed by the British Nationality Act. Some Turks and Caicos Islanders (Belongers) are automatically British Overseas Territory Citizens (BOTC) and so do not need to apply for naturalization while others, depending on the circumstances at their birth are not, and so they will have apply.
Please click here to read the guidance to find out if you need to apply for naturalization or registration and/or whether you are eligible to apply for British Overseas Territory Citizenship.
Registration & Naturalisation Application Requirements
- Completed Application Form
- Receipt ($900)
- Full Birth Certificate (if not English, provide translation & certified by JP or NP)
- Certified Copy of Status (example PRC)
- 2 Reference Letters (attached Bio Page of Referees)
- Employment Letter
- Copies of Passport (full passport covering last 5 years)
- List of Absences for last 5 years (calculate days absent)
- Copy of First Entry Stamp (full passport)
- Letter of Intention confirming that you intend to make TCI your principal home
- Police Record showing no criminal record
- 2 Passport size Photo (1 certified)
- Certified copy of Deed Poll (if name change)
- Marriage Certificate (if woman change surname)
- English Exam Results from TCICC or Evidence that person been to an English speaking school (if English not the first language)
What are the Fees
| Naturalization/Registration of a person of full age as a BOTC | $900 |
| Registration of a minor as a BOTC | $500 |
| Registration of a declaration of Renunciation | $300 |
| Supply a certificate or other copy of a notice or certificate | $50 |
| Administering the Oath of Allegiances | $10 |
When will I receive my Certificate
- Allow 3-4 months for your application to be processed.
- If your application is successful and it is necessary for to take an oath you will be contacted and given an appointment time to take an Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen. You will be given the certificate at the Swearing Ceremony.
- If your application was not successful you will be given a written letter telling you that you do not meet the criteria to be granted citizenship. The payment received is non-refundable.