Mauritius
British Nationality could be obtained through your birth, or through the birth of any one of your parents or grandparents, in Mauritius. This arises because of Britain's relationship with Mauritius and Britain's Colonial history.
To determine what form of British Nationality you might have, an analysis of your family's history must be done, and then applying it to the Nationality laws of Mauritius that were passed over the years.
STATUS OF MAURITIUS
Between 1814 and 31.12.1948, Mauritius was part of the Crown’s Dominions.
From 01.01.1949 until 11.03.1968, it fell within the UK and Colonies.
From the 12.03.1968 until the present day, Mauritius was an independent Commonwealth country.
Click here for more information on the status of Citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies (CUKC), a status achieved by birth in the Colony.
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos)
Between 1814 and 31.12.1948, the area came within the Crown’s Dominions.
From 01.01.1949 until 07.11.1965, it was part of the UK and Colonies as part of Mauritius. From 08.11.1965 until 31.12.1982, it fell within the UK and Colonies as the British Indian Ocean Territory.
From 01.01.1983, it is a British Dependent Territory.
Click here for more information on the status of Citizen of the United Kingdom & Colonies (CUKC), a status achieved by birth in the Colony.