The Governor’s Office has installed upgraded biometric equipment to support a key step in the processing of British citizenship applications.
Applicants from Anguilla can now complete this stage faster and more smoothly with fewer delays, according to a press release from the office on 3 February.
The equipment, which includes a fingerprint scanner, laptop, light and camera, was supplied by the United Kingdom’s Home Office, the authority responsible for British citizenship applications.
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“We appreciate the patience shown by applicants during this period and remain committed to the continuous improvement of our services,” the Governor’s Office said.
Most residents of Anguilla who were British overseas territories citizens through birth or descent automatically became British citizens under the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.
After that date, those who did not acquire citizenship automatically are able to apply with the UK Home Office. Registration is discretionary and subject to requirements such as good character.
Applications are submitted locally through the Governor’s Office, with applicants required to provide identity documents and biometric data including fingerprints and a photograph.
