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Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:08 pm
by lindafrancis
Hi,
I am planning to apply for the British Citizenship and British passport for my child.
Me and my husband are holding ILR visa.
I have few doubts regarding the application.
1)What are the procedure to apply for citizenship and British passport?
2)Is there any other requirement than parents being ILR holders for child to be eligible for applying for Citizenship?
3)What form should I fill to register him as British citizenship?
Cheers,
linda

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:14 pm
by noajthan
1) Child is British. Shoot for passport directly..

2) No.

3) Passport form from PO. Or apply online.

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:28 pm
by secret.simon
Where was child born?

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 8:33 pm
by noajthan
Good point secret.simon. I have ofcourse assumed baby had the foresight to be born in UK.

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:26 pm
by lindafrancis
In the UK

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:33 pm
by lindafrancis
Thank you very much for your replies.
Also how long will it take to get the passport?

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:39 pm
by CR001
lindafrancis wrote:Thank you very much for your replies.
Also how long will it take to get the passport?
You can use the 1 week fast track for a child passport. You will need to send one of the ILR BRP cards with the application.

Re: Applying for British Citizenship for a newborn

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:43 pm
by lindafrancis
Thank you