I and my wife are ILR holders and this is a question about my daughter (also has ILR) born overseas. Can she apply for British Citizenship registration, even after our ILR lapses? Here are some background.
- My Daughter was born overseas and has been in the UK since she is 2 month old. All of I, my wife and my daughter have ILR now but not at the time of her birth.
- I understand children born overseas from parents who have obtained ILR subsequently (even later than their birth) can be registered as British citizen.
- We may go back to our home country soon and, I understand, our ILR can lapse if we are absent from the UK for 2 years.
- Our home country does not allow dual citizenship. Thus, we do not wish to become British citizen at this moment. However, our daughter, who is still 7 years old, may want to live in the UK in the future when she is older and she can make her own decision of choice of nationality.
I appreciate your advice on above.
If above is not possible, I assume the only way is to maintain ILR as long as possible (try to be in compliance with 2 year rule)?
It is a real pain that my home country does not allow dual citizenship. I appreciate if someone has any other suggestions.
Best regards,
