TCI Status by Grant - Registered BOTC under BNA 15(4)

In order to obtain Turks and Caicos Islander status by grant, it is necessary to complete the prescribed application form and submit it to the appropriate authority.

Registered BOTC under Section 15(4) of the British Nationality Act (BNA) 1981

1. Born in the Islands 2. Parents had legal status in the Islands at the time of applicant’s birth 3. Is 18 years or older 4. Has legally resided in the Islands for at least 10 year

All applications except those that are submitted on the basis of marriage may be made between June 1 and September 30 each year.

Applications other than by marriage will be considered by members of the Turks and Caicos Islander Status Commission.

If you are applying by virtue of being born in the Islands to parents who at the time of birth were legally resident in the Islands

There are other conditions that MUST be considered when assessing applications EXCEPT for when the applicant is the child, stepchild or parent of and Islander. These conditions are, whether – - it is in the public interest to grant Islander status; - the applicant is of good character and conduct; - the applicant has a clean criminal record;

Persons who acquire the status as of right or by way of grant (through marriage and otherwise) are eligible to apply for the card. It is important to note however that persons who are claiming the status via grant, MUST acquire the Turks and Caicos and Caicos Islander Certificate prior to doing so.