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child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:24 pm
by ram14esh
One of my child will be reaching age 18 in 1 month time and another child is just 12. Can I apply for Naturalization for both children's now to avoid an adult application. I already hold British Passport and my child is holds an ILR. Pls advise ASAP.
Re: child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:30 pm
by alterhase58
You can apply now - for the nearly adult child the application won't be be complete before age 18 is reached so you will get a request to pay the ceremony fee. Even though applied as a child on turning 18 children are required to attend the ceremony.
Both children hold ILR?
Re: child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:40 am
by ram14esh
Thanks a lot moderator -alterhase58 for your response. I am ok to pay the ceremony fee but at least my nearly adult child can avoid taking the life in the uk test for citizenship? Yes both hold ILR. Can I just apply naturalization for my children's only without including my Wife as my wife has just ILR and only I have British passport. Your inputs will be very helpful pls.
Re: child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2024 8:07 am
by alterhase58
ram14esh wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:40 am
Thanks a lot moderator -alterhase58 for your response. I am ok to pay the ceremony fee but at least my nearly adult child can avoid taking the life in the uk test for citizenship?
Yes - no Life and English tests. Yes both hold ILR. Can I just apply naturalization for my children's only without including my Wife as my wife has just ILR and only I have British passport.
Yes Your inputs will be very helpful pls.
Re: child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2024 9:00 am
by contorted_svy
You can apply to register both kids, no tests needed. Suggest you do so as soon as possible for your eldest as fees for naturalisation are higher.
Re: child will be 18 in 1month -Applying for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2024 9:47 pm
by ram14esh
Thank you Guru. Hoping to register both kids soon.