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Posted: **Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:36 pm**

Hi

My daughter is 2 years old. She was born in the UK but have been living in India since she was 4 months old.I have got my ILR in June 2013.Now I want to register her as a British Citizen under section 1(3) and then want to apply for her British passport. She has never entered in the UK. Can I apply for her BC registration on the basis of her Birth Certificate and my passport and my BRP.

Posted: **Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:40 pm**

Yes you may. You can use the Nationality Checking Service.

Posted: **Mon Oct 21, 2013 7:05 pm**

Thank you so much for your reply.
One more thing...Can I apply for her British passport in the UK while she is in India or do I need to go to India for applying for her British passport.

Posted: **Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:58 am**

See here.

Posted: **Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:16 am**

You need to register her as British Citizen using MN1 first.

Posted: **Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:32 am**

Did you read the OP where s(he) said s(he) was going to register the child first

Posted: **Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:43 pm**

Hi
I checked the link you mentioned...It'll take around 6 months for the whole process i.e..
Applying for Registration under MN1 - more then 1 month..
Then applying for British passport takes 16 weeks... 4 months..

Could you please tell me any visa or some other option to bring her here ASAP... I have been looking to get my daughter here ASAP...its very urgent for me....Please help!

Posted: **Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:31 pm**

Register her as British and then apply for a CoE(usually takes 4 weeks). Or apply for ILE if she is eligible.

Posted: **Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:31 am**

Thank you very much...its really helpful..thanks

Posted: **Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:12 pm**

Hi

Could you please tell me that is there any IN PERSON facility for
MN1 Section 1 (3) application?

Thanks

Posted: **Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:18 pm**

I'm afraid not.

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:50 am**

Thanks....

Her passport was issued in London so I would like to apply for COE from inside the UK.So that I can take her COE to India and then bring her back with me.

Can I do so OR if she is India my parents have to apply from India.

Sorry for so many questions.

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:08 am**

I'm afraid not.

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:12 am**

Thanks....

Her passport was issued in London so I would like to apply for COE from inside the UK.So that I can take her COE to India and then bring her back with me.

Can I do so OR if she is India my parents have to apply from India.

Sorry for so many questions.

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:22 am**

Technically it should be made where you are, however, I doubt it will make much difference. It may be quicker in India with the new change coming into affect I'm not sure how busy they'll be in the UK.

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:44 am**

hmm make sense..

Thank you so much for all your help...!

Posted: **Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:31 pm**

Hi

As I am applying under Section 1 (3). Is it necessary to have Father's consent in Section 6: Consent to the Application.

He is away these days.

I can provide my Passport, BRP and my daughter's Birth Certificate.
Are the above documents enough for my application.[/b]

Posted: **Fri Oct 25, 2013 9:53 am**

Hi

I phoned up Weybridge NCS center but the are only processing applications upto 31 Oct. What should I do now?

Posted: **Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:10 am**

Both parents should consent to the child being registered as a British citizen.

You can send the application in yourself without using the NCS, send via special delivery and get certified copies if you want to keep documents.

Posted: **Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:44 am**

Thanks

Could you please tell me one more things about MN1 Section 1(3) that the only Sections 1, 5, 6, 7 are relevant for my application. I am confused about section 2 and 3.

Posted: **Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:48 am**

Yes the ones that are not applicable just put a line through and write N/A.

Posted: **Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:40 pm**

Hi

I looked for ILE eligibility on UKBA but didn't get enough information for supporting docs.
Could you please let me know that how a person can be eligible for ILE.

Posted: **Sun Oct 27, 2013 6:41 pm**

D4109125 wrote:Both parents should consent to the child being registered as a British citizen.

Actually, for section 1(3), both parents do not need to consent.

Posted: **Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:10 pm**

Although I agree it is only a legal requirement for 3(5) and 4D that both parents sign, guide MN1 states:

page 29 wrote:For other types of application we require the consent of all those with parental
responsibility for the child. If only one parent has consented, please explain why at section
6.3. If it is not convenient for one of the parents to sign the form, consent can be provided
in a separate letter. If the father of an illegitimate child is making the application, we would
expect the mother to have consented.

Therefore, if both parents can easily sign (or consent on letter) then I think it may be wise to do this.

Posted: **Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:13 pm**

For ILE, see 299and 298respectively. See also, SET07 - Children.

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