Children Status if parent having an ILR

[azaz449]

Hi everyone,

My wife had a UK ILR visa till 2024. She is expecting the baby in September.
What will be the process of a visa for a child?
Is the baby need ILR first and then can apply for a British passport or he/she can get the passport directly without ILR?

[CR001]

Depends where the baby will be born, within the uk or abroad.

[vinny]

If born in the UK, then baby may apply for a British passport. Else, if wife is a returning resident, then baby may apply for a visa, in-line with yours, subject to extra financial burden, etc.

[azaz449]

Depends where the baby will be born, within the uk or abroad.

Yes, the baby is expected to be born in the UK. As my wife is already in the UK.

[zimba]

Depends where the baby will be born, within the uk or abroad.

Yes, the baby is expected to be born in the UK. As my wife is already in the UK.

Your child will be British at birth. You can apply for a British passport or a COE sticker for the child

[azaz449]

If born in the UK, then baby may apply for a British passport. Else, if wife is a returning resident, then baby may apply for a visa, in-line with yours, subject to extra financial burden, etc.

I am confused regarding the two processes. First, you mentioned in the link https://www.gov.uk/get-a-child-passport that it cost me around 46+58.50 pounds.
and some mentioned to me that https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-born-uk/under-18 way for dual nationals i.e. UK and Pakistan. You can say some sort of neutralization. It costs me 1012 pounds.

Which is the right path?

[vinny]

If an ILR parent has a UK-born child, then agree with @Zimba. Child is automatically British otherwise than by descent from birth. If child is already British, then child cannot register for British citizenship

Before considering registration you must check whether the child is already a British citizen. The minor may already be a British citizen without the parents realising it, in which case there is no need to register.

nor naturalise when an adult.

Nor be subject to grants of leave.