British Passport for child born in UK with 1 parent settled

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:56 pm

Hi

My child is born in UK. She and my husband are settled in UK through ILR. I was in Tier 1 and recently changed my visa as dependent to my husband via FLR(M). My husband will now apply for British citizenship.

So my question is can my daughter apply for British citizenship as well with her dad even if I am not yet settled? Any help appreciated.

Post by **vinny** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:59 pm

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:19 am

vinny wrote:Yes.

Thanks Vinny. Do you know of any UKBA link which specifically says that or someone who has the same situation and been granted citizenship.

Post by **vinny** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:30 am

SJ_2013 wrote:
vinny wrote:Yes.
Thanks Vinny. Do you know of any UKBA link which specifically says that or someone who has the same situation and been granted citizenship.

My link(s) is(are) to the UKBA website and legislation.

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:42 am

vinny wrote:
SJ_2013 wrote:
vinny wrote:Yes.
Thanks Vinny. Do you know of any UKBA link which specifically says that or someone who has the same situation and been granted citizenship.
My link(s) is(are) to the UKBA website and legislation.

Sorry Vinny, I meant weblink from UKBA site.

Post by **Jambo** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:02 am

See Born in the UK. Make note the use of a singular form - a parent and not parents.

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:22 am

Jambo wrote:See Born in the UK. Make note the use of a singular form - a parent and not parents.

Thanks. Have read this, however with UKBA its quite doubtful if not written explicitly that only 1 parent can be considered.

Post by **Jambo** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:34 am

The legislation (section 1(3)(a)) is clearer.

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:36 am

Jambo wrote:The legislation (section 1(3)(a)) is clearer.

Thats great. Thanks for your help.

maittm · Post by **maittm** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:59 am

hi
Just to give you a confidence boost, im an over-stayer and my son was able to apply for a British passport through hid dad with no problems at all

SJ_2013 · Post by **SJ_2013** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:16 am

maittm wrote:hi
Just to give you a confidence boost, im an over-stayer and my son was able to apply for a British passport through hid dad with no problems at all

thats really a confidence boost...

Post by **Amber** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 4:20 pm

SJ_2013 wrote:Can someone please help me understand the difference between section 1(3) and 3(1) of british nationality act ?

Thanks

neoseal wrote:•section 1 (3) birth in the UK to parents who are now settled in the UK or have become British citizens.
• section 1 (3A) birth in the UK to parents who have joined the armed forces.
•section 3 (1) child whose parents are applying for British citizenship.

Full guide here

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... de_mn1.pdf

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:43 pm

Could you please answer my question?

I applied for MN1 for my daughter born in the UK. I recently received her registration certificate as a british citizen by post in the UK.

My daughter is currently in India. Can I apply for her passport? or does she needs to be here in the UK?

Does the UKBA not require her thumb impressions etc for passport application??

Please help!

Post by **Amber** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:43 pm

You can apply in India or if s(he) has an Indian Passport then you could get a certificate of entitlement (click) in India for the child and a passport in UK. The CoE is usually a faster process.

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:08 pm

Thanks! But can I not apply for her within the UK? She is under 2 yrs of age.

Post by **Amber** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:12 pm

Well technically they are supposed to be moving all the processing centres to the UK. I'm not sure if that's already done. Really you should apply in Country.

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:20 pm

So can I? or not?

Would they not require her thumb impressions etc?

Post by **Jambo** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:12 pm

She will need to apply from the country she is.

She will also need to sort out matters with the Indian authorities (if applying for a passport. CoE should be fine).

There is no thumb print in Brtish passports.

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:30 am

I can get the referees for her here in the UK and it is quicker to apply within the UK.

Is there a interview for children? if no, then why should I not apply from UK?

It will also save my parents having to first to surrender her indian passport and then apply for the british one! as I dont have to surrender her indian passport when applying from UK!

Post by **Amber** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:33 am

Why not apply for a certificate of entitlement? Usually takes 4-6 weeks.

Post by **Jambo** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:33 am

specy_99 wrote:Is there a interview for children? if no, then why should I not apply from UK?

No interview for children. You can't apply from the UK if she is not present in the UK. Those are the rules (you can call HMPO and ask). If you are asking how HMPO will find out, then they probably won't but it is not within the rules.

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:41 am

Well its better to have a passport than a certificate!

If I can apply for a passport within the UK then why shouldn't I?

I received her registration certificate so I should be able to apply. I think.

Post by **Amber** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:45 am

So then do as you wish. Instead of asking the same question.

specy_99 · Post by **specy_99** » Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:47 am

Ok thanks for your advice!

Moon_Khan · Post by **Moon_Khan** » Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:30 pm

Hi All,

I am in the same situation,my daughter born in uk and now i received her registration certificate but she went in September 2014 to pakistan with her mum,can i apply her British passport here in uk,because i have plan to go next month to bring them back,my wife is on pbs dependent visa,i have got ILR,my daughter she travelled on paksitani passport with no uk visa, the only thing she can travel now by UK passport to uk,it will be ok to apply here in uk?

Plase advice

Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

British Passport for child born in UK with 1 parent settled

British Passport for child born in UK with 1 parent settled

Re: British Passport for child born in UK with 1 parent sett