British passport for my child

[Britney99]

Hi there

My baby was born in the UK and I am currently on indefinite lease to remain (ILR). I am starting the process to apply for my citizenship and eventually British passport. Question is, should I

1) Apply for baby’s citizenship through the MN1 form with a fee of £1,020

OR

2) Get my citizenship and British passport. Once I receive this , can I apply for baby’s British passport simply with the passport office ? ie does a parent having a British passport make the application for my baby a lot simpler and cheaper once I get my British passport

Appreciate any advice you may have as I’m struggling to work out the best and cheapest way to get baby’s British passport

Many thanks

[vinny]

See also here.

[Britney99]

Thank you Vinny. I read your other post and does this mean that my baby must apply citizenship ie pay the £1040 fee, and I can’t wait until I get British passport and apply for my baby’s British passport ?

[alterhase58]

If child was born before you gained ILR then proceed as advised.
You becoming British citizen will not confer citizenship onto your child.

[Britney99]

Thanks for your comments. My child was born after I gained ILR . If could let me know if you think I should 1) apply for my baby’s citizenship under MN1 form; or 2) wait for me to become British citizen and British passport and then I can apply for baby’s British passport direct (and no need for MN1 form application ) ?

Many thanks, again

[CR001]

Thanks for your comments. My child was born after I gained ILR . If could let me know if you think I should 1) apply for my baby’s citizenship under MN1 form; or 2) wait for me to become British citizen and British passport and then I can apply for baby’s British passport direct (and no need for MN1 form application ) ?

Many thanks, again

If your child was born in the UK after you already held ILR, then the child is automatically British and can apply for a passport directly. This is regardless of whether you apply for British citizenship or not.

[Britney99]

Thank you. I’ve gone to apply for a new British passport for my baby however it’s not clear on where I need to provide my ILR details ? The form asks for my British passport (which I don’t have ) and grandparents details however no questions relate to me on where to put in my visa status. Can anyone help with this , please ?

Thank you

[Britney99]

Thanks CR00

The British passport application doesn’t specifically ask for my ILR documents. Under Section 8: More Information, shall I include in this section ?

My other question is I would like to apply under the ‘1 week fast application’ (£149 fee) and intend to bring all these documents to the appointment in person.

I don’t have British citizenship certificate for me or baby but I do have ILR in my passport (and baby was born in UK) which was issued before baby was born.

Do you think this information and approach I am taking is sufficient ? It would you advice differently.

Many thanks again !