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Child Born Outside UK to British Father
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:11 pm
by helios3
Hi Admins,
My Child is born outside UK in May 2021 where as I became British Citizen by naturalization in March 2021 and received my British Passport in April 2021. So:
- Is my child eligible for British Citizenship because I am British National?
- If yes then can anyone share the link on how to apply for British passport for the child from abroad?
- what documents are required?
- OR can I apply for an emergency travel document for my child to travel to UK and then apply British Passport from there?
Please advise. Regards
Re: Child Born Outside UK to British Father
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:15 pm
by secret.simon
helios3 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:11 pm
Is my child eligible for British Citizenship because I am British National?
As your child was born after your naturalisation, the child is a British citizen by descent automatically.
helios3 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:11 pm
If yes then can anyone share the link on how to apply for British passport for the child from abroad?
Overseas passports.
helios3 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:11 pm
what documents are required?
Your naturalisation certificate, the child's birth certificate, referee form, etc.
helios3 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:11 pm
OR can I apply for an emergency travel document for my child to travel to UK and then apply British Passport from there?
No. An Emergency Travel Document is only issued to people who have already held a British passport at some time in the past.
Re: Child Born Outside UK to British Father
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:44 pm
by helios3
Thank you Simon.
Your naturalisation certificate, the child's birth certificate, referee form, etc.
Do I need my original naturalization Certificate or an online copy will suffice?
Re: Child Born Outside UK to British Father
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:45 pm
by CR001
For passport applications, you need to submit originals.
Re: Child Born Outside UK to British Father
Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:51 pm
by helios3
Thanks CR001
So I am in the UK and my child n my wife are in Pakistan.
I understand that they have to apply from Pakistan but can I submit the supporting documents (my naturalization certificate etc) from UK? I have a plan to travel to Pakistan so should I take my documents along and submit it in Pakistan together with Child's Passport application?
which way would be faster? What do you recommend? Thanks