Naturalization or Registration for British National Overseas

[EEApartner]

Hello there
I am wondering what are the benefits and disadvantages between naturalization and registration?
It seems that I can apply BC either way with my British National Overseas passport (BNO) - not stateless.
1) I do not want to lose my BNO passport though, would it be better if I apply through naturalization?
2) If i want to pass the BC to my offsprings in the future if they re born overseas. Do it matter if mine is by registration or by naturalization?
3) any other significant differences if I apply by registration or naturalization?

Thanks so much in advance.

[JAJ]

Assuming you mean section 4(2) registration, based on 5 years in the U.K. + settled status, compared to naturalisation. They both confer British citizenship otherwise than by descent.

Normally the Home Office prefer registration if there is basis for both, all things being equal. Use form BOTA, from the Home Office.

Registration will be a simpler process, quicker processing time, no requirement for Life in UK Test, etc.

You keep BNO on becoming a British citizen, however according to the Passport Office you can't have both British citizen and BNO passports simultaneously.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tizens.pdf

Your continuing right of abode in Hong Kong is a matter for the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Your Hong Kong ID card may be acceptable evidence of your right to live in HK. If you are a Chinese citizen, you may wish to consider the HKSAR passport.

[EEApartner]

Assuming you mean section 4(2) registration, based on 5 years in the U.K. + settled status, compared to naturalisation. They both confer British citizenship otherwise than by descent.

Normally the Home Office prefer registration if there is basis for both, all things being equal. Use form BOTA, from the Home Office.

Registration will be a simpler process, quicker processing time, no requirement for Life in UK Test, etc.

You keep BNO on becoming a British citizen, however according to the Passport Office you can't have both British citizen and BNO passports simultaneously.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tizens.pdf

Your continuing right of abode in Hong Kong is a matter for the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Your Hong Kong ID card may be acceptable evidence of your right to live in HK. If you are a Chinese citizen, you may wish to consider the HKSAR passport.

Thanks for your info.
So does it mean I can pass on my BC to my offersprings born abroad in the future no matter which ways I apply for BC?

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... hnational/
This is what I am refering to by registration to become BC.

I guess there are definitely worthy to have a BNO than a BC passport. I just think it is a colonial memory which I might want to retain.
However according to the PDF document you sent thru, it does seem that having both might not be an option...

[EEApartner]

Assuming you mean section 4(2) registration, based on 5 years in the U.K. + settled status, compared to naturalisation. They both confer British citizenship otherwise than by descent.

Normally the Home Office prefer registration if there is basis for both, all things being equal. Use form BOTA, from the Home Office.

Registration will be a simpler process, quicker processing time, no requirement for Life in UK Test, etc.

You keep BNO on becoming a British citizen, however according to the Passport Office you can't have both British citizen and BNO passports simultaneously.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tizens.pdf

Your continuing right of abode in Hong Kong is a matter for the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Your Hong Kong ID card may be acceptable evidence of your right to live in HK. If you are a Chinese citizen, you may wish to consider the HKSAR passport.

Thanks for your info.
So does it mean I can pass on my BC to my offersprings born abroad in the future no matter which ways I apply for BC?

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... hnational/
This is what I am refering to by registration to become BC.

I guess there are definitely worthy to have a BNO than a BC passport. I just think it is a colonial memory which I might want to retain.
However according to the PDF document you sent thru, it does seem that having both might not be an option...

Sorry typo, i meant def worthy to have BC than BNO!

[nomadma]

Assuming you mean section 4(2) registration, based on 5 years in the U.K. + settled status, compared to naturalisation. They both confer British citizenship otherwise than by descent.

Normally the Home Office prefer registration if there is basis for both, all things being equal. Use form BOTA, from the Home Office.

Registration will be a simpler process, quicker processing time, no requirement for Life in UK Test, etc.

You keep BNO on becoming a British citizen, however according to the Passport Office you can't have both British citizen and BNO passports simultaneously.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tizens.pdf

Your continuing right of abode in Hong Kong is a matter for the Hong Kong Immigration Department. Your Hong Kong ID card may be acceptable evidence of your right to live in HK. If you are a Chinese citizen, you may wish to consider the HKSAR passport.

I am in exactly the same boat as well - so was hoping someone could advise me on this.

I recently got my IRL through 5 years of working (WP) and is a holder of BN(O) passport as well as HKSAR passport. I was going through the relevant section in UKBA website regarding naturalisation/registration, and am hoping that if some one can confirm me the following:

1. I can apply for Naturalisation (through my ILR status and 5yrs of residency QP) in 12 months time using AN form, which is more expensive than the BOTA form, and Life in UK test as well as required to proof my english fluency/ability (which comes into effect later this year)

2. Alternatively, I can register using BOTA form (again through my ILR and 5 yrs of residency QP) in 12 months time, which is cheaper than AN form and does not require any proof of english proficiency nor Life in UK test. (not withstanding any additional future changes)

In either case I have the Life in UK test done as part of my ILR anyway. Plus my HK residency is unchange as its entirely seperate from the above application. I also understand in both cases my BN(O) will cease to exist once I am granted a citizenship??

Thanks in advance.