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UK citizen by decent

Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 12:04 pm
by paulaus
Hi I was born in UK been living in Australia 46 years. I have a Filipino gf who has never been married.We had a child in October 2013 in the Philippines my name is on birth certificate as father. Can I get a British passport for my child and if so what is required. Thanks Paul.

Re: UK citizen by decent

Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 12:27 pm
by vinny
Yes, unless your father was a foreign diplomat stationed in the UK at the time of your birth.

Re: UK citizen by decent

Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 10:24 pm
by ohara
Have a look at the passport application guidance. I believe you will need to provide your parents details as well as your own and the child's.