Born in Singapore, June 1949. Any British nationality?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:25 pm

Question for British nationality experts out there!

My father-in-law was born in the "Colony of Singapore" (as per his birth certificate), in June 1949. He is currently a Singapore citizen, but does he have access to any form of British nationality?

Many thanks.

Post by **JAJ** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:32 pm

Does he have any ties to the UK or a place that remained a colony after Singapore became independent?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:30 pm

Hi JAJ,

No, I'm afraid the only tie (if you can call it that) is me (British citizen). I am the husband of his daughter which I suspect means nothing.

Other than that, no. No ties to the UK or to any nation other than Singapore.

mochyn · Post by **mochyn** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:51 am

He would be classified as a British Commonwealth citizen with all the rights that it confers.
Are his parents British or his wife?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:01 am

mochyn wrote:Are his parents British or his wife?

All Singapore citizens. None born in the UK.

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Born in Singapore, June 1949. Any British nationality?

Born in Singapore, June 1949. Any British nationality?