British Passport for Child born abroad

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

Dear friends,

Greetings.
I write regarding the queries I have for my child's ((1.5years old) born abroad, for making British Passport application. I have British Passport (via naturalization) and my wife is Non British (we married 2017).
I hope I can make British Passport application outside the UK, as I am British & child is qualified for British Passport.
I have below queries:
1) Is my understanding correct? Yes - refer to https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports - note it can take a few months depending on where the child resides.
2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed? Yes - not familiar with the paper form - I would recommend the online application which will explain what exactly is required including documents required.
3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging. I think referee needs a British passport ... but again the online process will explain what is required.

Regarding "Confirming identity checks", i.e. the referee, this HMPO Caseworker document may be helpful: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ity-checks

Any experience / suggestions welcome please.
thanks

ADM

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:32 am

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

Dear friends,

Greetings.
I write regarding the queries I have for my child's ((1.5years old) born abroad, for making British Passport application. I have British Passport (via naturalization) and my wife is Non British (we married 2017).
I hope I can make British Passport application outside the UK, as I am British & child is qualified for British Passport.
I have below queries:
1) Is my understanding correct? Yes - refer to https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports - note it can take a few months depending on where the child resides.
2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed? Yes - not familiar with the paper form - I would recommend the online application which will explain what exactly is required including documents required.
3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging. I think referee needs a British passport ... but again the online process will explain what is required.

Regarding "Confirming identity checks", i.e. the referee, this HMPO Caseworker document may be helpful: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ity-checks

Any experience / suggestions welcome please.
thanks

ADM

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed?

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 6:28 pm

Was the child born on or after the date of your naturalisation certificate?

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed?

Yes. Your British passport is, to an extent, irrelevant to the conversation. You may need to submit your naturalisation certificate and the child's birth certificate though.

ADM24 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 12, 2026 9:03 am

3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging.

You can have a non-British citizen be a referee. But be aware that that can add a further delay to the issuance of the visa.

Be aware that the issuance of a first British passport to a child born abroad can take between six months and a year. You may have to work that long requirement into the visa requirements for your spouse.

Also be aware that the children of that child (your grandchildren) born outside the UK will not automatically be British citizens. British citizenship extends automatically only one generation outside the UK.

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 21, 2026 6:08 am

These applications are known to take up to 6 months from the subcontinent, sometimes more, as you were already advised.