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Naturalisation for child born outside UK

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:16 pm
by entrepy
Hi,

I would highly appreciate if you could help me to confirm whether I am applying on the correct route.

Me, my wife and my child all received ILR in April 2023. Now I want to apply for Naturalisation for my child as both parents have ILR. As I understand my child doesn't need to complete 12 month period after obtaining ILR to apply for Naturalisation.

I would be more than happy if you can provide some guidance here.

Many thanks.

Re: Naturalisation for child born outside UK

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:32 pm
by alterhase58
Naturalisation is for adults, the only route.
There's only one route for children - register as British on form MN1 - guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... 1-guidance
There's no waiting period for children. Recommend you review the guidance to understand the process.

Re: Naturalisation for child born outside UK

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:37 pm
by meself2
alterhase58 wrote:
Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:32 pm
There's no waiting period for children.
But what would be the basis for it? That's more of a question for me, not for OP, but by the guidance, the only applicable option is "children with settlement and residence", which requires a year of waiting on ILR, unless im missing something?