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A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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paulaus
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UK citizen by decent

Post by paulaus » Wed May 11, 2016 12:04 pm

Hi I was born in UK been living in Australia 46 years. I have a Filipino gf who has never been married.We had a child in October 2013 in the Philippines my name is on birth certificate as father. Can I get a British passport for my child and if so what is required. Thanks Paul.

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Re: UK citizen by decent

Post by vinny » Wed May 11, 2016 12:27 pm

Yes, unless your father was a foreign diplomat stationed in the UK at the time of your birth.
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Re: UK citizen by decent

Post by ohara » Wed May 11, 2016 10:24 pm

Have a look at the passport application guidance. I believe you will need to provide your parents details as well as your own and the child's.

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