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UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:32 pm
by newlybrit
My son was born in the UK in 2009, moved to Lahore, Pakistan in 2010 and lives there since then. He has his British Birth Certificate. I got my Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK in 2019. I want to apply for his visa.
Do I need to apply from the UK or can I do it from Pakistan? Also, which visa category I should apply for him? Please guide me for the process and I will be grateful for your help.
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:20 pm
by CULLINAN
You can register your son as British Citizen via MN1 route.
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/mn1
Once the application is approved, you will be able to apply for a British Passport for the child.
You can apply online. Your child will have to attend biometrics appointment in Pakistan along with a responsible adult.
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:26 pm
by CULLINAN
Choose the first option in the online form correctly to proceed.
Are you in UK?
Answer: No
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:32 am
by newlybrit
Many thanks for your reply. This has been very helpful.
When I go to page 2 of the online form titled "Application", it asks for Given Name and Family Name. Does it have to be my (father's) name OR that of child's (my son's) name?
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:33 am
by CULLINAN
The applicant is your son not you. Its his name. You are just filling on his behalf.
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:35 am
by newlybrit
Many thanks. You are truly very helpful and kind. Bless you.
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:19 pm
by newlybrit
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:33 am
The applicant is your son not you. Its his name. You are just filling on his behalf.
One more question, I got my ILR in 2019 based on 10 years stay in the UK. I need to apply for British citizenship now. Which form should I fill to start my application? Can you please send me the weblink of the correct form? Kind regards
Re: UK born child, lives in Pakistan since last 10 years, father gets ILR now: how to apply for visa?
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:21 pm
by CULLINAN
newlybrit wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:19 pm
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:33 am
The applicant is your son not you. Its his name. You are just filling on his behalf.
One more question, I got my ILR in 2019 based on 10 years stay in the UK. I need to apply for British citizenship now. Which form should I fill to start my application? Can you please send me the weblink of the correct form? Kind regards
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onality-an
Guidance:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... uly_20.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... gov-uk.pdf