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Application for Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories Citizen on the Grounds of Marriage

If you are married to a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) and meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply here to be naturalised as a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) on the grounds of marriage through the Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG).

Before You Start

  1. The Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories Citizen process is governed by the British Nationality Act, 1981.
  2. The Naturalisation process is discretionary and it is for applicants 18 years of age and older.
  3. If an applicant is applying on grounds of possessing Permanent Residence, annual fees must be paid up-to-date before application can be considered.
  4. Applicants from a non-English speaking country must have sufficient knowledge of the English language (and may be subjected to an English test at the Office of the Deputy Governor’s discretion).
  5. All documents in a foreign language must be translated by a registered translator in the Cayman Islands.
  6. All documents being submitted/uploaded should be certified by a Justice of the Peace or notarised by a Notary Public.
  7. Online payment is the preferred option, however offline payment is facilitated and can be made at any local post office. Receipt should be uploaded to the portal to finalize the process.
  8. Once you submit your application, you will be notified of:
    a. The submission of the application,
    b. Any error or missing information/documents discovered during the review process. You will then need to make the necessary changes/corrections and resubmit.
  9. Applications should be processed within 6 to 12 months, after which you will receive notification of the outcome.
  1. Once you start the application process, you will be able to save and complete it later.
  2. If there is no activity on an incomplete application for 45 days, the application will be closed or cancelled by the system. If you do not complete the application within the stipulated time, all saved information will be deleted for security reasons and you will be required to restart the application process.
  3. Information must be entered where you see the (*) before you can move to the next page.
  4. You will be required to upload the documents outlined in the section below.
  5. When completing the application, if the system is left idle for 15 minutes, the session will expire and you will be redirected to the main page, where you will need to re-login to continue your application.

You are required to scan and upload certified copies of the following documents with your application:

  1. Certificate of Caymanian Status, if applicable
  2. Permanent Residence Letter, if applicable
  3. Permanent Residence / Residency and Employment Rights Certificate, if applicable
  4. Data / Photo Page of Current Passport
  5. Original Birth Certificate
  6. Employment Verification
  7. Marriage Certificate
  8. Data / Photo Page of Spouse's Passport
  9. Spouse’s Birth Certificate
  10. Recent Colour Full-Face Photograph
  11. Declaration of Spouse
  12. Divorce Decree - Where either applicant or spouse was previously married provide divorce decree if applicable.
  13. Spouse Death Certificate, if applicable
  14. Letter of Explanation - Provide a letter in case an individual does not fulfill the statutory requirements
  15. Online Payment Receipts, if applicable

The application fee is a one-time payment of KYD $1,800.00, which includes a non-refundable filing fee of KYD $500.00. You can pay using one of two methods:

Credit or Debit Card
Pay securely online during your application. Your application is submitted immediately once payment is confirmed.

Voucher (Pay at Post Office)
Complete your application and then download the payment voucher. Take the voucher to any Cayman Islands Post Office branch to pay in person. Your application will show as "Payment Required" until you return to the portal and upload your proof of payment.

Additional fees may apply:

  • Rescheduling of a Ceremony is KYD $100.00, applicable only if your application has been approved and you are unable to attend your pre-scheduled ceremony.
  • A Private Pledge Ceremony is KYD $500.00, applicable only if your application has been approved and you wish to hold a private pledge ceremony.
  • The application fee is a one-time payment which includes a non-refundable fee of KYD $500.00.
The Office of the Deputy Governor is the data controller in respect of Personal Data received and processed for this application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and Personal Data — our Privacy Notice  explains how we use the personal data you submit to us.

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Providing false information on this submission, whether knowingly or recklessly, is a criminal offence punishable by up to 3 months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to KYD $500.00, or both, as stated in the British Nationality Act, 1981.
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