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Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

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Mo1987
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Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

Post by Mo1987 » Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:13 pm

Hi ,

If both parents have EEA passports, and both have Indefinite Leave to remain in the UK (settled status) - will their newborn child be automatically eligible for a British passport?

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Re: Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

Post by Garth1989 » Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:18 pm

yes as far as I am aware, children born in the uk to parents with permanent residence can automatically apply for BC

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Re: Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

Post by Mo1987 » Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:25 pm

Excellent, thanks Garth1989 .

Do you know if it will it be the normal cost of a British child passport, or do the costs differ?

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Re: Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

Post by alterhase58 » Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:13 pm

When was child born? If born after you obtained Settled Status then child is automatically British.
Passport costs as per HMPO fee list. Note there is no specific application necessary - apply online or via paper form.
This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
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Re: Child of settled EEA parents - eligible for British Passport?

Post by secret.simon » Fri Jul 24, 2020 5:51 pm

If the date of birth of the the child is on or after the date of grant of Settled Status AND the child is born in the UK, then the child is a British citizen automatically and can apply directly for a British passport.

Retain proof of the parents' Settled Status as that will be the basis of the child's (and potentially their children's-your grandchildren's) British citizenship.
Mo1987 wrote:
Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:25 pm
Do you know if it will it be the normal cost of a British child passport, or do the costs differ?
The costs will be the same as for any other first child passport.
I am not a lawyer or immigration advisor. My statements/comments do not constitute legal advice. E&OE. Please do not PM me for advice.

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