Where do you have to be born to be British?

From 1 January 1983, a child born in the British Islands or the Falkland Islands to a parent who is a British citizen or “settled” in the British Islands or the Falkland Islands is automatically a British citizen by birth.

Can you be British if born in another country?

If a child is born abroad and at least one of their parents is a British national, they are classed as a British citizen by descent. In order to claim their citizenship by descent, they must first be registered as a British national.

Who qualifies British?

If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you’re a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983. born in the UK between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000.

How do I know if Im British?

You are British if you were born in the UK, provided at least one of your parents was a citizen or “settled” in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands at the time of your birth.

Can a baby born in UK get a British passport?

Your child might have British citizenship automatically if they were born in the UK or they have a British parent. If your child is already a British citizen, you don’t need to apply for citizenship for them. You can just apply for your child’s first passport on GOV.UK.

Can a child born in the UK become a British citizen?

A child born in the UK to non-British parents may not automatically qualify for British Citizenship. British Citizenship at birth is only available to children with a parent who holds British Citizenship or settled status.

How long does it take to become a British citizen?

There is also a 10-year continuous residence route. A child born in the UK to non-British parents who remains in the UK for at least the first 10 years of their life is eligible to register as a British citizen.

Who is eligible to register as a British citizen?

You could be eligible to register as a British citizen if you were born on or after 1st January 1983 and since your birth one of your parents has become a British citizen or obtained settled status, or if you lived in the UK until you were at least 10.

What are the requirements to become a British citizen through marriage?

You’re married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen. To apply as the spouse or civil partner of a British citizen you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. You’ll also need to have one of the following: indefinite leave to remain.