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British citizenship can usually be passed down by one generation to children born outside the UK,
depending on the child's place of birth and the parents' circumstances at the time of birth. If British
citizens living abroad have children, their children may not automatically receive British citizenship by
descent.
If a child born to British parents outside the UK does not automatically qualify for citizenship, they can
still become a British national by registering for British citizenship. This can be done using the application
form MN1, and must be completed before the child turns 18.
Is My Child Automatically a British Citizen?
Typically, automatic citizenship is passed down by one generation to children born outside the UK if at
least one parent is a British citizen otherwise than by descent. However, this is not always the case. The
automatic citizenship status of children born abroad depends on their parents' status and the child's
birthdate. For more information on your child's UK citizenship status or any UK immigration matter,
contact our expert team today.
Registering Your Child as a British Citizen
If your child born abroad does not qualify for automatic citizenship but has a British parent, they may
still be eligible to become a British national by registering for citizenship. While different from
naturalization, this process is still lengthy and complex. Your child will not need to meet the
requirements of naturalization, such as proving English language ability or passing a Life in the UK test.
However, you will still need to provide
Children born outside the UK can be British citizens by descent if one or both parents were British citizens at the time of the child's birth. However, this means the child is eligible to register as a British citizen but is not automatically recognized as one.
You can apply for a British passport for your child only after they have been registered as a British citizen. Once you have their certificate of registration, the application process is the same as for any British citizen. This includes providing endorsed photographs, previous passports, and various other documents.
The processing time for a child’s registration application generally ranges from two to four months. If the application lacks the correct documents or information, it could delay the process.
The fee to register a child as a British citizen is £1,012. If your child turns 18 during the registration process, you will need to pay an additional £80 for the citizenship ceremony.
If your child is born overseas but qualifies for British nationality under the descent criteria, they can be registered as a British citizen. You need to complete the MN1 form before they turn 18 and pay the application fee.
If your child is born overseas and is considered a British citizen by descent, you must register them to make them eligible for a passport and other benefits. Complete the MN1 form before they turn 18; otherwise, they may become ineligible for citizenship by descent.
In most cases, children born outside the UK will acquire British citizenship by descent if they have at least one parent who is a British citizen otherwise than by descent.
According to immigration rules, most children born outside the UK will acquire British citizenship by descent if they have at least one parent—mother or father—who is a British citizen otherwise than by descent.
A British citizen otherwise than by descent is someone who can pass their citizenship to a child born overseas. This includes individuals who were born, adopted, naturalized, or registered as British citizens in the UK or a qualifying territory.
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