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Zambian born in 1952, but parents were British Citizens

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:33 pm
by Arsenal1508
Can I get a UK passport with form UKM due to this?

I was born in Zambia during British rule but got my passport after they got their independence.

Both my parents however had a UK passport and later settled in England too while I remained in Zambia. However, can I claim for British passport due to descent?

My mum and dad were both born in India during colonial rule but immigrated to Zambia in the 50s; both had a UK passport and later moved to England in 1975.

I checked the required forms with this link: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... documents/

Could I her British Passport serve proof for the following - "her certificate of naturalisation or registration as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (or, before 1 January 1949, as a British subject);".

Also, what additional evidence of her service is required?

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:11 am
by avjones
the basic answer is "no". Because your parents were British citizens by descent, you aren't automatically British yourself.

BUT as they were in a then-colony, you might still qualify yourself. You'd need to have a much more detailed examination of the facts.