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Our BC by Birth Visa services are designed to help you successfully apply for citizenship or residency based on birth in the country. We provide complete guidance, including document preparation, application submission, and expert advice to ensure a smooth process.
British Citizenship by Birth is a legal status granted to individuals born in the United Kingdom.
British Citizenship by Birth is a legal status granted to individuals born in the United Kingdom. However, being born in the UK does not automatically make a child a British citizen.
The child’s eligibility depends on the immigration status of their parents at the time of their birth and the date they were born.
A child automatically becomes a British citizen if they were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983 and at least one of their parents was a British citizen or 'settled' in the UK at that time.
For children born before this date, the rules were different.
If a child did not qualify automatically, they may be eligible to be registered as a British citizen later, for example, if a parent gains settled status or British citizenship.
Key service benefits include:
Expert advice on eligibility based on parental status and birth date. Guidance for children born to non-British or temporary visa holders. Support with document verification and application filing. Legal expertise in Home Office child registration rules. Transparent pricing and personalized assistance from start to finish.
Our experienced professionals provide end-to-end spouse visa guidance, ensuring a smooth, stress-free and successful application journey.
We carefully assess your eligibility and verify all required conditions.
Our experts review documents to meet Home Office standards.
We handle submissions and communicate with immigration authorities.
We guide you post-approval towards ILR and future steps.
To determine if a child qualifies for British Citizenship by Birth, several factors must be considered. The rules depend heavily on the parents' status and when the child was born.
A child born in the UK is automatically a British citizen if, at the time of their birth, at least one parent was either a British citizen or had Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or permanent residence.
Child’s Place and Date of Birth
The child must have been born in the UK. The rules changed on 1 January 1983. Children born before this date were generally British citizens automatically, regardless of their parents' status. For those born on or after this date, the parent's status is the deciding factor.
Exceptions & Special Cases
Special provisions exist for children who are adopted in the UK by a British citizen or for children who would otherwise be stateless (born without any nationality).
If a child was not automatically a citizen at birth (e.g., their parents were on temporary visas), they can apply to be registered as a British citizen if a parent later becomes a British citizen or obtains settled status. Children who have lived in the UK for the first 10 years of their life may also be eligible to register.
Supporting Documents
The goal is to ensure you can live in the UK without relying on public funds.
We evaluate your profile, documents, and visa eligibility to choose the right pathway.
Our experts prepare and submit your visa application with complete accuracy.
We track your case, handle updates, and support you until final visa approval.
No. For children born on or after 1 January 1983, it depends on the parents' immigration status at the time of birth. They are automatically British if at least one parent was a British citizen or settled in the UK.
The main criterion is that at the time of the child's birth in the UK, at least one parent held British citizenship or a form of settled status (like ILR).
Yes. If the parents were not settled at the time of birth, the child can apply to be registered as a British citizen later if a parent becomes settled or a British citizen, or if the child has lived in the UK for their first 10 years.
You must complete the relevant application form (Form MN1) and submit it with the required supporting documents and fee to the Home Office.
You will need the child’s full UK birth certificate, parents' passports and proof of their immigration status, and evidence of residence if applicable.
The Home Office typically takes around 3 to 6 months to process a child registration application, but times can vary.
If your child was born in the UK before 1 January 1983, they are generally considered a British citizen automatically, with very few exceptions.
If a registration application is refused, there is no right of appeal. However, you can request a reconsideration or submit a new application after addressing the reasons for the refusal.
Yes, the UK allows dual citizenship. Your child can be a British citizen and retain the nationality of another country, as long as that country also permits it.
Yes, the Home Office charges a fee for child registration applications. You should check the official GOV.UK website for the current fee amount.
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