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Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
by Nazjab
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
1.It's asking five years address history . But my kids are less than 5 years. Eldest is 20 months old and younger one is 2 months old. Do I need to tick stayed at this address for 5 years " YES" . If I am ticking No, then the online.form.is asking previous address history of 5 years.
2. Which nationality do I need to mention for my kids. As they don't have any passport or nationality identity card from India. They have only UK born birth certificate from.UK.
3. Gp and health visitor has refused to give as referee. So, I have taken other two adult referees one is teacher British and other British.

Please asnwer my questions.
Thank you

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:06 pm
by contorted_svy
Nazjab wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
1.It's asking five years address history . But my kids are less than 5 years. Eldest is 20 months old and younger one is 2 months old. Do I need to tick stayed at this address for 5 years " YES" . If I am ticking No, then the online.form.is asking previous address history of 5 years. Answer YES and explain in a cover note.
2. Which nationality do I need to mention for my kids. As they don't have any passport or nationality identity card from India. They have only UK born birth certificate from.UK. You need to supply an ID document for them to apply I believe. So apply for Indian passport. I believe tehy are of Indian nationality.
3. Gp and health visitor has refused to give as referee. So, I have taken other two adult referees one is teacher British and other British. That's fine, it's an issue known to UKVI. Explain in a cover note.

Please asnwer my questions.
Thank you
Please be aware that if your kids don't have a valid visa they can't use the NHS for free as they are considered visitors. You probably should consider arranging for private health insurance while you wait for the outcome of their registration in case they need urgent care.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:19 pm
by CR001
You dont need an indian pasaport to apply. Use their birth certificates.

You can still state Indian and select no where it asks for passport.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:52 pm
by Nazjab
CR001 wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:19 pm
You dont need an indian pasaport to apply. Use their birth certificates.

You can still state Indian and select no where it asks for passport.
Thank you.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 12:52 pm
by Nazjab
contorted_svy wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:06 pm
Nazjab wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
1.It's asking five years address history . But my kids are less than 5 years. Eldest is 20 months old and younger one is 2 months old. Do I need to tick stayed at this address for 5 years " YES" . If I am ticking No, then the online.form.is asking previous address history of 5 years. Answer YES and explain in a cover note.
2. Which nationality do I need to mention for my kids. As they don't have any passport or nationality identity card from India. They have only UK born birth certificate from.UK. You need to supply an ID document for them to apply I believe. So apply for Indian passport. I believe tehy are of Indian nationality.
3. Gp and health visitor has refused to give as referee. So, I have taken other two adult referees one is teacher British and other British. That's fine, it's an issue known to UKVI. Explain in a cover note.

Please asnwer my questions.
Thank you
Please be aware that if your kids don't have a valid visa they can't use the NHS for free as they are considered visitors. You probably should consider arranging for private health insurance while you wait for the outcome of their registration in case they need urgent care.
Thank you

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:26 am
by fatemaattarwala
Nazjab wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
1.It's asking five years address history . But my kids are less than 5 years. Eldest is 20 months old and younger one is 2 months old. Do I need to tick stayed at this address for 5 years " YES" . If I am ticking No, then the online.form.is asking previous address history of 5 years.
2. Which nationality do I need to mention for my kids. As they don't have any passport or nationality identity card from India. They have only UK born birth certificate from.UK.
3. Gp and health visitor has refused to give as referee. So, I have taken other two adult referees one is teacher British and other British.

Please asnwer my questions.
Thank you
Hi @Nazjab,

I have the same situation as you and would love to get advise on what to fill in some tricky questions.
Firstly, could you please let me know if you have submitted and received a response? or know roughly how long it takes? Is there a priority service?
Few questions related to application form below, would really appreciate your help!
1. For the Q, You are unable to provide your passport with your application because - You have never had a passport (for example, because you were born in the UK) - I am guessing that's what you must have chosen?
2. For national identity card, when i mention 'No' for valid and expired card and also 'No' for travel document, I get the Q 'Why I am unable to provide a valid form of identification'. What did you respond to that question?
3. Also, what document do we provide for national identity card or travel document? I dont have anything.
4. For the Q, Are you relying on your parent's permanent residence (either as an EEA National or the family member of an EEA National) as evidence of their settled status in the United Kingdom? - what should we answer as its not EEA related?
5. Do we need to add any immigration details?
6. Proof of responsibility for both parents - would the birth certificate suffice?
7. What should be the content of the letter of consent?

Thanks,
Fatema

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:10 am
by alterhase58
fatemaattarwala wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:26 am
Nazjab wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
[...]
Op posted three days ago .... and hasn't even applied yet ....

These are nationality applications .... not visa applications.
Target for processing is 6 months (could be faster sometimes longer).
No priority services available.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:44 am
by Nazjab
fatemaattarwala wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:26 am
Nazjab wrote:
Mon Jan 08, 2024 12:52 pm
Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing good. I have few questions regarding my kid's application for british nationality using MN1 form.
My two kids have born in UK
First kid- April 2022
Second kid- Nov 2023
I have got ILR after their birth in late Nov 2023.

I have never applied for my kids Indian passport or BRP as they have not travelled outside the uk.

Now, I am.going to apply for British nationality for my kids usking MN1 form.
1.It's asking five years address history . But my kids are less than 5 years. Eldest is 20 months old and younger one is 2 months old. Do I need to tick stayed at this address for 5 years " YES" . If I am ticking No, then the online.form.is asking previous address history of 5 years.
2. Which nationality do I need to mention for my kids. As they don't have any passport or nationality identity card from India. They have only UK born birth certificate from.UK.
3. Gp and health visitor has refused to give as referee. So, I have taken other two adult referees one is teacher British and other British.

Please asnwer my questions.
Thank you
Hi @Nazjab,

I have the same situation as you and would love to get advise on what to fill in some tricky questions.
Firstly, could you please let me know if you have submitted and received a response? or know roughly how long it takes? Is there a priority service?
Few questions related to application form below, would really appreciate your help!
1. For the Q, You are unable to provide your passport with your application because - You have never had a passport (for example, because you were born in the UK) - I am guessing that's what you must have chosen?
2. For national identity card, when i mention 'No' for valid and expired card and also 'No' for travel document, I get the Q 'Why I am unable to provide a valid form of identification'. What did you respond to that question?
3. Also, what document do we provide for national identity card or travel document? I dont have anything.
4. For the Q, Are you relying on your parent's permanent residence (either as an EEA National or the family member of an EEA National) as evidence of their settled status in the United Kingdom? - what should we answer as its not EEA related?
5. Do we need to add any immigration details?
6. Proof of responsibility for both parents - would the birth certificate suffice?
7. What should be the content of the letter of consent?

Thanks,
Fatema
@fatimaattarwala..
Sorry, I have opened this site today.
1.yes
2.I have mentioned that never travelled outside the uk.
3.I have suggestion from.few people and have applied only birth certificatr
4.No
5. My child did not travel.so i haven't add any immigration details.
6. I have applied birth certificate
7.upon.completing the form. You will get download option for parents consent. Printed signed and uploaded.

I haven't got the decision yet. It's been a week.

Best wishes...nazjab

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:15 am
by fatemaattarwala
Thanks @nazjab.

Could you please post here once you have received the results which will give me an idea of the timeline as well?

Thanks.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:38 am
by alterhase58
Why not keep an eye on the MN1 Timeline thread?
british-citizenship/mn1-registration-ap ... l#p2145486
NOTE that thread is for timelines only - not general discusssion.

Re: Applying British nationality for my kids using MN1 form

Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:07 pm
by fatemaattarwala
Super! I did not know that existed.
Thanks a ton.