has not been obtained as of right, it can only be obtained under the Right of Abode Ordinance 2010 if that person has first has acquired a right of permanent residence (s.2(4)-(5)) under the Immigration Ordinance 2014. Under the Immigration Ordinance, an application for permanent residence will be considered by the Governor after consultation with the Island Council (s.12(2)) when applications are received from: the spouse (whether legally married or not) or dependant child of a person lawfully residing on Pitcairn or admitted for settlement. persons wishing to join other members of their families (e.g. the children, parents or siblings of a person lawfully residing on Pitcairn or admitted for settlement). any other person who does not have family ties but "who wish to move to Pitcairn to live and who have relevant skills which would contribute to the welfare of the Pitcairn community". A child that is born outside of Pitcairn to a person who is permanently resident in Pitcairn at the time of birth will also gain permanent residence if they move to Pitcairn before the age 5. (s.13). If the right of permanent residence has thus been acquired, that person can then acquire 'right of abode' status under the Right of Abode Ordinance 2010 if: They become formally naturalised or registered as a British national through an application to the Governor's office (s.2(4)). They become eligible for naturalisation as a British overseas territories citizen in respect of Pitcairn (s.2(5)). In both cases, British law indicates that this is normally becomes possible (with conditions) after five years' residence, or after three years' residence for the spouse of an existing British overseas territories citizen. In the Turks and Caicos Islands There are two main ways through which a person acquires Turks and Caicos Islander Status. As of right (through birth or descent) There are three ways through which a person acquires TCI Status as of right. By virtue of being born inside the islands, at the time of birth the person's mother or father has Turks and Caicos Islander status. By virtue of being born outside the islands, at the time of birth the person's mother or father has Turks and Caicos Islander status and— (a) at least one of the person's parent or grandparent was born in the islands, or (b) at least one of the person's parent was settled in the islands. By virtue of being adopted