Documents you’ll need to applyWhen you apply you’ll need to provide a valid passport or other travel document that shows your identity and nationality.
If you’re a British national (overseas), you can use a current or expired BNO passport (or a photocopy) to show your BNO status when you apply.
If you no longer have a BNO passport you can still apply. The Home Office will check your status but it may take longer to get a decision on your application
Applying as the adult child of a British national (overseas)
If you’re applying as the child of a British national (overseas) aged 18 or older (and born on or after 1 July 1997) you’ll also need to prove that one of your parents has BNO status.
You’ll need to provide:
- your parent’s current or expired passport (or a photocopy)
- a birth or adoption certificate that proves your relationship
If your parent does not have a BNO passport or you are unable to get the details, provide their full name and date of birth in your application. The Home Office will then check your parent’s BNO status.
