Are my kids eligible for a British passport?

If a child was born in the UK and at the time of their birth, and if either of their parents were British citizens themselves or settled in the UK, the child is automatically born a British citizen. This means that an application can be made for a British passport for the child.

How do I get a British passport for my child born abroad?

A child born overseas to a British national will be deemed a British citizen by descent. However, the process of registration will have to be completed in order for the young person to be able to apply for a British passport. Parents can register the child for citizenship using the application form MN1.

Can I get a British passport if my mother is a British citizen?

An application for British nationality can be made if you were born before 1 January 1983 to a mother who was born in the UK. In such situations, the relevant mother is considered as being British other than by descent and passes British citizenship to her children. You can apply for your British passport.

Can I apply for a British passport if my parents live abroad?

You can apply for a British passport for a child or adult who was born abroad as long as one or both of the parents were born in the UK. This means that the applicant is entitled to a UK passport by descent.

Do you need a British passport to get a UK passport?

You must have British nationality to apply for or hold a British passport. Having British nationality doesn’t guarantee you a passport. For example, you may not get a new passport (or your existing passport may be taken from you) if: you’re suspected of a serious crime and an arrest warrant has been issued.

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

British citizenship is normally automatically passed down one generation to children born outside the UK. For example, you might automatically become a citizen if you’re born outside the UK to a British parent. But your children will not automatically be citizens if they’re born outside the UK.

How long does it take to get a child passport UK?

You can apply for a child passport if your child is under 16. It costs £49 to apply online and £58.50 to apply with a paper form from the Post Office. A child passport is valid for 5 years. It should take 3 weeks to get the passport – use the 1 week Fast Track service if you need it urgently.

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