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Engibeer
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British Citizenship for Child Born Abroad in India

Post by Engibeer » Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:39 pm

Hello everyone,

I am a British citizen through naturalization. I got married in 2019 and recently had a child. Also, I have been out of UK for more than 1.5 yrs in the last 3 yrs. For the last 1 yr was in India and couldn't travel back to due to Covid and Lockdown. I am back in the UK now and want to apply for British citizenship for my child and a Spouse visa for my wife.

1) What are my options?
2) Can I apply for a British passport for my child directly in India? or do I need to apply for a visa first?
3) If so what visa it would be for a child? What documents will I need?
4) Also, what are the latest spouse visa requirements? What documents will I need?

I would like to get the process going asap, hence would really appreciate your assistance in this regard.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: British Citizenship for Child Born Abroad in India

Post by secret.simon » Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:46 am

Was the child born before or after the date on your naturalisation certificate?
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Re: British Citizenship for Child Born Abroad in India

Post by Engibeer » Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:24 pm

Thanks for your reply,

The child is born after the date of naturalization. I got my citizenship through naturalization in 2016.

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Re: British Citizenship for Child Born Abroad in India

Post by secret.simon » Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:06 pm

In that case, the child is a British citizen by descent and can apply for a British passport directly.

Be aware that first child British passports abroad can take six months to a year.
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