Application for Naturalization as a British Overseas Territories ...

Turks and Caicos IslandsRead this sectionBefore you fill inthe formOpen hours forsubmission ofapplications at theGrand Turk Office areMon. – Fri. 8am- 2pmWARNING:To give false information on thisform knowingly or recklessly is acriminal offence punishable withup to 3 months imprisonment orfineApplication for Naturalization as aBritish Overseas Territories CitizenSection 18(1) (On grounds of Residence)Applicants must be aged 18 or aboveNOTES:The British Nationality Act, 1981, governs this form. Please note that Naturalisation is adiscretionary process. NO ONE IS ENTITLED TO BE NATURALISED.PLEASE READ GUIDE ATTACHED, BEFORE COMPLETING FORM.Answer the Sections of the form that apply to your application and cross out the parts that don’tapply. If there is not enough space for your answer, use a separate sheet. Please ensure that allanswers are legible, preferably by writing/typing in BLOCK LETTERS. Please use either a black orblue ink pen to fill in the form.Once your application is completed and all supporting documents are in order, you are required to submit theapplication to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of Belonger Status. All applications are to be submitted in theirrespective Island. Appropriate attire is required when visiting the Government Administration buildingto submit the application.Please note that No application will be accepted if it has not been properly completed, which includesavailability of all supporting documents.Applications are processed within (2) two to (5) five months and you will receive writtencommunication on the outcome.Fee must be paid before the submission of Application□□□□□□Complete Application FormENSURE CHECK LIST IS COMPLETEDBelonger Status or Permanent Residence Certificate (Certified)(must be in possession for at least 12months at the date of application).Two recent full-face photographs (Passport size)Birth Certificate.o If this appears in a foreign language it must be translatedBy a recognized translator in the Turks and Caicos Islandso Certified by Notary Public or Justice of the PeaceIf applicable, and original Deed Pool of change of nameA current Police record□□□□If applicable, Divorce Decree (Certified)Original Copy of medical certificateCopy of passport page indicating firstarrival date of entry in Turks & CaicosCopy of Identification Page of recentpassport (certified)□ Administrative Fee $276□Evidence of being capable of supportinghim/herself and dependant(s) in the Islands□If applicable, Business License covering last 5 years□ Character reference letters (2)(referees must have known the applicant for at least 5years must be a Belonger)□□Letter of intentMarriage Certificate (Certified) (Note: Souvenir copy of marriageCertificate presented to couple by their marriage officer is not acceptable).The marriage certificate which is required must be Signed/Stamped by anauthorized officer from the Turks & Caicos Islands General Registry Department.If marriage has taken place in another jurisdiction, then the marriage certificatemust reflect the relevant signature/tamp/seal from the Government of that country.□ Employment Letter covering the last 5years□□□If applicable, Naturalization orRegistration Certificate ofSpouse (Certified)Has sufficient language of the EnglishlanguageAffidavitOFFICIAL USE ONLYFirst and Surname of applicant: __________________________________________________Is this the First application for this applicant? Yes NoIf no, Please give date of previous application: _______________________________________The applicant is a (tick one) Belonger or Permanent ResidentDate acquired:__________________(REMINDER: Date acquired must be over 12months from date of Naturalisation. Application)Date application accepted:_______________ Receipt # for Administrative fee: _______________________

Please write in CAPITALS and in INK1 Details of of ApplicantTick correct box Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms.Surname/Family Name___________________________All other names__________________________________________________________________________________________Name of birth if different from above_________________Date of Birth_________________________________Age last Birth________________________________Country of Birth____________________________________________2 Details of the Applicant’sPrevious Name(s)Is the name at birth different from Yes Nopresent name?Previous Name_______________________________________Date of change to present name__________________________Reason for change (e.g. adoption, marriage)________________3 Contact InformationP.O. Box (include suffix)_______________________________Street Number_______________________________________District_____________________________________________Daytime Telephone No.________________________________5 Details Of of MarriageAre you (tick one box)Single Married Legally Separated DivorcedWidowedIf married, please give full name of spouse. If applicant isfemale you must reflect the name of your spouse beforemarriage._________________________________________________Date of Marriage___________________________________Spouse’s Date of Birth_______________________________Spouse’s Nationality_________________________________Spouse’s Country of Birth_____________________________Spouse Present Address (house number etc.)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 Details of Applicant’s Applicants ParentsFather’s Full Name__________________________________Father’s Date of Birth________________________________Father’s Country of Birth_____________________________Father’s Nationality__________________________________Mother’s Full Name (reflect maiden name also)______________________________________________________________Mother’s Date of Birth_______________________________Mother’s Country of Birth____________________________Mother’s Nationality_________________________________4 General InformationPresent Nationality___________________________________Nationality at birth (if different)_________________________Occupation/Job (if any)? If you are not,employed or have retired, write “NONE”_____________________________________________________________________If an employee, give name andaddress used for business__________________________________________________________________________________If self employed, give name andaddress used for business__________________________________________________________________________________If partner, give name andAddress of partnership____________________________________________________________________________________If a director, give name and registeredaddress of company/ies___________________________________________________________________________________7 CONVICTIONSHave you been convicted in a court of Yes NoLaw (in and out of the Territory) of anycrime or offence and the conviction(s) is/arenot spent?If crime/offence was committed overseas, provide fulldetails on a separate sheet, if applicable._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Go To Section 8

P lease Write in CAPITALS and in INK8 Residency InformationGive below the address of your residence(s) in the territory for the last (5) five years (continue on a separate sheet if necessary)Address (include house# and district) Date from Date toDate of first arrival in the territory ( to reside). If exact date is not known, you must reflect the year._____________________________________________Give details of all absences from the territory to cover the (5) five-year residency requirement. The following guide is provided to determine if you meetthe residency requirement or not:a) The applicant was resident in the territory at the beginning of the period of (5) five years ending with the date of the application and that thenumber of days on which he/she was absent from the territory in that period does not exceed 450 days.b) That the number of days on which the applicant was absent from the territory in the period of 12 months so ending does not exceed 90; andc) That on the date of the application he/she was not subject under the Immigration Laws to any restriction on the period for which he/she mightremain in that territory; andd) That he/she was not at any time in the period of (5) five years ending with the date of the application in that territory in breach of theImmigration laws.If the applicant is certain that he/she meets the residency requirement but finds it difficult to provide full details of absence outside of the territory for thepast (5) five years (i.e. he/she travels often for short periods i.e. business trips), please have an affidavit prepared. The documents would certify that theapplicant meets the (5) five-year residency requirement (i.e. the five-year period of residence is the period ending with the date that application is receivedin the relevant Government Office). The applicant’s signature must be witness by a Notary Public who will thereafter affix his/her signature, seal and dateto the affidavit.If you were or are outside the territory for educational purposes, original documentation to support this must be provided b y the University or College.This information must stipulate the length of time that you were away to achieve your degree.Country visited Reason for visit Date of departure Date of returnFrom territoryTo territoryIf necessary, attach a separate sheet.It should be noted that the applicant’s principal home must be in the territory.Go To Section 9

Please write in CAPITALS and in INK9 REFEREES10 DECLARATIONThis section of the form is to be filled in by the applicant’s referees whomust be a Belonger of the Turks and Caicos Islands and a BritishOverseas Territories Citizen 25 or over. A referee cannot be a relative,solicitor or agent of the applicant.i. I, (referee’s full name in BLOCK LETTERS)________________________________________________________of (full address)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________born on (date or birth)______________________________________at (Country of birth)________________________________________have known the applicant personally for ____years and I confirm thathe/she is of good character. I support his/her application forNaturalisation as a British overseas Territories citizen of the Turks andCaicos Islands.I, (full name in BLOCK LETTERS)__________________________________________________Declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, theinformation given in this application is correct. I promise toinform the Governor in writing of any change incircumstances, which may affect the accuracy if theinformation given while the application is being considered.Once the application has been accepted by a staff member ofthe relevant Government office, it must be signed and datedby the applicant in the presence of a member of staff.If submitted through a law firm or an immigration service, thesignature of the applicant must be witnessed by the officer ofthat company who is responsible for processing thepaperwork.Signed_________________________Date_______________Witnessed_________________________________________Officer’s title______________________________________Daytime telephone number__________________________________Signature of referee________________________________________Date____________________________________________________ii. I, (referee’s full name in BLOCK LETTERS________________________________________________________of (full address)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________born on (date or birth)______________________________________at (Country of birth)________________________________________have known the applicant personally for ____years and I confirm thathe/she is of good character. I support his/her application forNaturalisation as a British overseas Territories citizen of the Turks andCaicos Islands.Daytime telephone number__________________________________Signature of referee________________________________________Date____________________________________________________dGo To Section 10CAUTIONYou are warned that giving false information on this formknowingly or recklessly is a criminal offence punishablewith up to 3(three) months imprisonment or fine or both.Section 46(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981