Mother born in UK before 1983, I was born abroad.

[hazzp]

Hi all,

Was hoping someone would be able to answer my questions! My mother was born in the UK prior to Jan 1 1983 so as far as I know, despite being born abroad I qualify for BC by descent.

My question is, how do I go about getting a passport? Do I need to first obtain citizenship and then get a passport, or can I just apply for the passport?

My mother doesn't have a British passport, only her birth certificate - is that sufficient enough along with my birth certificate/ her marriage certificate and my current Australian passport to apply for the passport with the C1 form, or does she need to obtain a passport and then I obtain the citizenship first before applying for the passport?

Thanks for any help in advance, I really appreciate it.

Harry

Ps - what are the passport processing times like when applying abroad? I noticed the thread but couldn't find any information for when applying abroad.

Cheers

[vinny]

See also Can I register as a British citizen if I was born before 1983 to a British mother? and Chapter 7: Registration by entitlement of certain people born before 1983 to women who were citizens of the United Kingdom and colonies.

After Registration is granted, you may apply for a British passport.

[hazzp]

Thanks for the reply!

Do you mean my Mum has to register and then I can? Or I can just register straight away, and then apply for a passport?

Thanks in advance,

[vinny]

Oops.

Your mother is automatically British, if she was not a daughter of a foreign diplomat or from an enemy country.

When were you born? If you were born from 1 Jan 1983, then you are automatically a British citizen by descent (2(1)(a)), if your mother was British when you were born.

Sorry about the previous answer.

[hazzp]

Excellent!

Thanks for the response, it's good to get someone confirm what I was previously thinking.

So I can just apply for a passport now then?

Thanks vinny!

[vinny]

Yes, if you are British (as explained above).