Overview. 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.
What is the difference between British nationality and British citizenship?
Nationality refers to the status of a person as belonging to a state, whereas citizenship refers to the holding of a bundle of civic rights, generally including the right to live and work in the territory of the state concerned. British protected person (BPP) British subject. British Overseas citizen (BOC)
When does a child get a British passport?
A child is eligible for a British Passport (and what we would term a STANDARD route to British Nationality) if they were born to a parent* (a father or mother) who was born in the UK before 1 Jan 1983.
Who is eligible for a British passport by descent?
You are eligible for a British Passport by Descent (and what we would term a STANDARD route to a British Passport) if you were born to a mother who was Naturalised in the UK before your birth. In such situations, the mother is considered as being British Other than by Descent, and can pass British Nationality to her children. Apply Now
Can a child born in the UK 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.
When do you need to apply for a first child passport?
The rules for passports, driving, EHIC cards, pet travel and more may change from 1 January 2021. Act now so you can travel as planned. If your child has never had a British passport you must apply for a first child passport. Your child must have British nationality to be eligible for a British passport. To apply online you’ll need: It costs £49.
