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Naturalization / Belonger Status

Residency & Citizenship

Naturalization / Belonger Status

Naturalization / Belonger Status is offered through a guided bix intake. Start with the BIX assessment, then complete the secure intake after the service is confirmed.

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Service type
Residency & Citizenship
Official form
Resident Belonger Permit
Published processing fee
Government processing fee: BSD 200.00 Government stamp fee: BSD 10.00 Government approval / document fee: Varies by application type
Information reviewed
August 20, 2026

Overview

This is a supporting-document intake, not an official government checklist. BIX will confirm any additional requirements after reviewing the selected pathway.

Before you begin

Prepare the core information first

Confirm that this pathway matches your circumstances, gather the documents listed below, and have any employer, sponsor, or family information ready where it applies. Government requirements, fees, and service availability can vary by category and may need staff confirmation before a full application begins.

Preliminary eligibility considerations

This is general guidance only. Final suitability depends on your circumstances and the relevant authority.

What BIX can help with

BIX can help you understand the preparation process, organise case information, coordinate supporting documents, and prepare a private application workflow after the appropriate service is confirmed. BIX does not make government decisions or guarantee an outcome.

Requirements

This is a supporting-document intake, not an official government checklist. BIX will confirm any additional requirements after reviewing the selected pathway.

Common supporting documents

  • Covering letter to the Director of Immigration
  • Parent or legal guardian cover letter
  • Certified copy of applicant birth certificate
  • Immunization card
  • Police certificate
  • Two passport-size photographs
  • Copy of applicant national passport
  • Certified copies of parent birth certificates
  • Evidence of parent immigration status
  • Copies of parent passports
  • Certified copy of parent marriage certificate
  • Parent death certificate
  • National Insurance card

Cost context

Fees are confirmed in separate categories

BIX professional service feeBSD 2,500.00

Government processingGovernment processing fee: BSD 200.00 Government stamp fee: BSD 10.00 Government approval / document fee: Varies by application type

Government approval or document feeSeparate from BIX professional fees; confirm before filing where applicable.

Government stamp or expedited chargeOnly where applicable and confirmed by the relevant authority.

Third-party costsCase-specific and not included

Processing guidance

BIX preparation time, applicant response time, and authority processing time are separate. No decision or completion date is guaranteed.

BIX preparation time, applicant response time and government processing time are separate. No outcome or completion date is guaranteed.

Typical BIX support process

  1. Initial assessment
  2. Consultation and confirmed service
  3. Full intake after service confirmation
  4. Document review and form preparation
  5. Applicant approval, signatures and next steps