Do you need to apply for a Registration of a Child as a British Citizen?
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If your child is under 18, you are able to apply for registration as a British Citizen of your child if you’re a British citizen. For example, if you're a British citizen but your child was born or adopted outside the UK. The application must be made when the child is under the age of 18.
Even British nationals who adopt a child from abroad can apply for registration as a British Citizen. If you successfully register your child as a British citizen, he or she can enjoy the opportunity to live in UK visa-free and virtually have never to apply for a visa to travel to most of the countries in the world. The child can also live in any of the 28 EU member countries without any visa.
A child may be eligible to register as a British citizen if he or she meets the following conditions:
Parents - if they are British citizens or on ILR - can also apply for registration as a British Citizen for their child. Children born in the UK and have lived in the UK for 10 years can apply for registration as British Citizen. This period for registration has been reduced to 7 years in some cases.
To learn more about registration as a British Citizen or for help with your application, contact us today.
Do you need to apply for a Registration of a Child as a British Citizen?
Speak to our experts to find out about our fast, friendly and affordable service