Can you get a British passport if your parent is British?

A British citizen by descent is a person born outside the UK and is acquired if one or both parents are British citizens. This means that you cannot automatically pass on British citizenship to any child who is born abroad.

Can my grandson get a British passport?

There are provisions in British nationality law allowing a claim for grandchildren of a person born in the UK. It’s a complex area, and any claim for grandchildren would be termed a Non-Standard route to British Citizenship and (in most cases) requires specialist advice*. Grandchildren Under 18.

How long does it take to get a British passport?

between 4-8 weeks
It usually takes between 4-8 weeks to get a British passport. However, you can use a fast-track service if you need your passport urgently. UK passports are valid for 10 years.

What nationality do I need to apply for a British passport?

You must have British nationality to apply for or hold a British passport. Having British nationality does not guarantee you a passport. For example, you may not get a new passport (or your existing passport may be taken from you) if:

Can a 16 year old get a first British passport?

Your child is over 16 (or will be in 3 weeks) and had a British child passport. Follow the process for renewing or replacing an adult passport. Your child is over 16 (or will be in 3 weeks) and has never had a British passport. Apply for a first adult passport.

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.

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.

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