# The British Nationality (British Overseas Territories) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 6K: Application under section 17H of the Act


The application must contain information showing that the applicant is a direct descendant of a person (“P”) who was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies by virtue of P’s birth in the British Indian Ocean Territory or, prior to 8thNovember 1965, in those Islands designated as the British Indian Ocean Territory on that date.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3139/schedule/2/paragraph/6K (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-british-overseas-territories-regulations-2007/schedule-2/paragraph-6K
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