Citizenship for birth abroad?

[andeew]

I am American & my husband is British. Our 1st child was born in the UK & has dual citizenship. Our 2nd child was born in the US. Is our 2nd child able to be a British citizen as well? I've looked at the UKBA website & it's just confusing. There's always a possibility that we may return to the UK & I want to make sure there isn't a problem with him needing a visa or something.

Thank You.

[vinny]

If your husband is British otherwise than by descent (e.g. he was born in the UK), then his child is British.

[andeew]

Thanks for replying. My husband was born in Britain. Would we need to register our child or does he automatically have citizenship?

Thanks

[John]

No need to register, the child is already British, and was from the moment of birth.

Just apply for a British passport for the child.