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My father was born in the UK in 1963 in the town of Chipping-Norton to an English mother and American father. He was still very very young when they emigrated to the United States, and as far as I am aware he never returned to the UK. Does this qualify me as a British citizen by descent? If so I have a few questions about the process to acquire a passport.

Provided your father was married to your mother at the time of your birth, then, yes, you would be a British citizen by descent.

You can apply directly for a British passport with your father's British birth certificate, your parents' marriage certificate and your birth certificate.

Be aware that your children will not automatically be British citizens, unless they are born in the UK.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:51 pm

Provided your father was married to your mother at the time of your birth, then, yes, you would be a British citizen by descent.

You can apply directly for a British passport with your father's British birth certificate, your parents' marriage certificate and your birth certificate.

Be aware that your children will not automatically be British citizens, unless they are born in the UK.

I don't actually have anyone to act as a countersignatory/confirm my identity, as I do not know anyone who is not very distant family relations who lives in the UK. That was gonna be one of my questions about the passport application process.

I am afraid I am not able to answer that question, but some of our members from the US, such as @sunburn may be able to help when they next log in.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:55 pm

I am afraid I am not able to answer that question, but some of our members from the US, such as @sunburn may be able to help when they next log in.

How often is that user on? Should I call a local embassy and ask, do you think they'd know?

ImNotVeryBright wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:02 pm

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:51 pm

Provided your father was married to your mother at the time of your birth, then, yes, you would be a British citizen by descent.

You can apply directly for a British passport with your father's British birth certificate, your parents' marriage certificate and your birth certificate.

Be aware that your children will not automatically be British citizens, unless they are born in the UK.

I don't actually have anyone to act as a countersignatory/confirm my identity, as I do not know anyone who is not very distant family relations who lives in the UK. That was gonna be one of my questions about the passport application process.

I think a countersignatory would just need to confirm your identity? They may be US citizens. You would also have to provide the evidence for your British citizenship.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 11, 2021 1:55 pm

I am afraid I am not able to answer that question, but some of our members from the US, such as @sunburn may be able to help when they next log in.

You don’t need anyone in the UK as a countersignatory . Mine were a US army captain and a realtor . In my view, this amounts to something that’s not really anywhere near a deal breaker for US based folks - just find someone who holds some kind of professional title somewhat aligned to the requirement .

My passport photo signatory was the same realtor .

ImNotVeryBright wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 10, 2021 7:02 pm

I don't actually have anyone to act as a countersignatory/confirm my identity, as I do not know anyone who is not very distant family relations who lives in the UK. That was gonna be one of my questions about the passport application process.

You might know more people than you think. Mine was a neighbor, who a care worker, and the priest from our church. Don't immediately discount anybody.