Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories Citizen
Once the Exemption application is approved, the applicant is invited to apply for naturalisation. If successful, a certificate of naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories citizen is granted.
How We Can Help With Naturalisation
- We complete the application for Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories Citizen
- We organise and photocopy all required supporting documents
- We submit the application on your behalf and make payment of the government applicable fee
Why Might You Wish to Apply for Naturalisation
Naturalisation allows eligible individuals to become British Overseas Territories Citizens (Gibraltar). If you have made Gibraltar your permanent home and have been granted Exemption, naturalisation is the next step towards becoming a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Gibraltar).
Required Documents
The documents required for Naturalisation include:
- Completed & signed Naturalisation application form
- Current passport
Turnaround Time
Applying for Naturalisation involves two stages:
Application Preparation and Submission: Once we have received all the required information and supporting documents, we can prepare and submit your application within 2 working days.
Application Processing: After submission, your application is processed by the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs. Processing times* vary depending on the volume of applications being handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In most cases, applicants must have been granted Exemption before they are eligible to apply for Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Gibraltar).
No. Naturalisation in Gibraltar makes you a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Gibraltar). Once you have been naturalised, you may then be eligible to apply separately for British citizenship, provided you meet the relevant legal requirements.
Yes. If your application is successful, you will receive a Certificate of Naturalisation confirming that you have become a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Gibraltar).
Once you have become a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Gibraltar), you may be eligible to apply for British Citizenship and a British passport*. We can guide you through the next steps.
*Disclaimer: The processing of the above services is the sole responsibility of the Department of Immigration & Home Affairs in Gibraltar. A2Z Business Solutions acts only as an independent facilitator and assumes no responsibility for the processing, approval, or outcome of these services.
