Child Born outside UK

[salman83]

Hi,
Me and my wife are british citizens through naturalisation. My wife gave birth to our baby outside UK. But, Me and my wife live in UK.

I have a few questions: -

• Do I need to fill Form MN1. If so, what sections do I need to fill in
• Can I apply online. If so, whats the url
• What documents do I need
• Will the embassy issue visa or they issue british passport
• For average time how long will the whole process takes.

Sorry, if this is not the right forum.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

[CR001]

Was the child born AFTER you both became British??

[salman83]

Yes, child born this year. We became british citizens in 2015

[CR001]

You can apply for a passport directly. Depending on where you are applying from, it can take a while to be received.

[salman83]

How do we apply for passport. What form do we need to use and what supporting documents are required

[CR001]

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

[salman83]

Thanks.

One more thing, do I write down overseas address as child current address. Also, my wife is abroad so she can send her passport but i am currently in UK, how can i send my passport.

[CR001]

Yes overseas address is fine.

Only one parent needs to send their documents.

[salman83]

Thanks for the info.

Do we need to fill section 10 Countersignatory. Also, does my wife need to send her original british passport along with the original marriage certificate.

[CR001]

Do we need to fill section 10 Countersignatory.

Yes.

Also, does my wife need to send her original british passport along with the original marriage certificate.

Copy of passport should be fine. You need to follow the instruction online when you apply.

[salman83]

So who will fill the Countersignatory. My wife is abroad. Can I sign it from my friend in UK. Does he need to submit his passport copy. He knows me and my wife for more than 4 years.

[CR001]

The person that signs needs to know the child.

The other alternative you have, as you don't state where the child was born, is to apply for the country passport (if it is one that allows dual citizenship) and apply for a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode. Costs more than a passport but is processed quicker and then you can apply for a British passport once child is in the UK.

[salman83]

I am confused over here. In the form it says

I confirm that I have known the person named in section 2, or in the case of a child, the adult filling in section 9 (insert their name)

I have a friend who knows both my wife and me. He is from my village. He just came back from the village. He also saw my baby as well. Can he do it.

[CR001]

Is your friend British??

Passport counter signatories usually need to be a professional and I think British.

[salman83]

yes

[salman83]

i have also a friend in UK who knows both me and my wife. And he saw our baby through skype, will he be ok to Countersignatory it

[salman83]

Hi,
My wife gave birth to our baby outside UK last month. My wife is submitting the following documents for the first british passport. Can you kindly confirm if there is anything else that i am missing.

Husband
British National - Naturalisation - 2014
Resident UK

Wife
British National - Naturalisation - 2015
Resident UK with husband but gave birth outside UK.
Wife pregnancy was registered with NHS, they gave her the maternity file but she gave birth outside UK.

List of Documents

• British Passport Form
• Applicant Photo
• Applicant Photo with Mother
• Applicant Birth Certificate - Original
• Applicant Hospital Birth Certificate - Original
• Mother Passport - Original
• Mother Naturalisation Certificate - Original
• Mother NHS Antenatal File - Original
• Father Passport Coloured Copy
• Father Naturalisation Certificate - Original
• Marriage Certificate - Original
• Bank Statements - Original
• Counter Signatory Passport Coloured Copy

Thanks in advance.

Regards.

[salman83]

Any feedback will be appreciated?

[salman83]

Any help guys

[salman83]

Hi,
i am applying for my newborn baby british passport from Pakistan where she was born. Me and my wife are british passport holders through naturalisation. Our family friend is a software engineer and works in a firm in Pakistan, can he countersign the passport application. Is Software Engineer recognised profession for countersignature.
Kindly help.
Regards,

[CR001]

https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications

If you’re applying outside the UK
Your countersignatory must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport.

If they have a US, Commonwealth, or non-British or non-Irish EU passport, you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it.

Your application will be processed faster if they have a British or Irish passport.

Software Engineer is not one of the accepted professions. Note that 'Engineer' for countersignatory purposes refers to Mechanical/Civil/Electrical etc who are qualified and registered with their relevant professional regulatory body.

https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passp ... ignatories

Have you thought of getting a Pakistani passport and applying for a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode instead??

[salman83]

thanks for the reply.

but my friend is registered with pakistan engineering council. this is a govt institute. still it is not applicable.

[salman83]

Hi,
My baby is born outside UK this year. Me and my wife are both british citizens (through naturalisation more 4 years ago). Can i bring my child into UK through visitor visa and then apply for british passport from within UK. Is that possible. If so, what form do i need to fill in for passport application and what are the document requirements with it.
Many Thanks.
Regards.

[CR001]

Hi,
My baby is born outside UK this year. Me and my wife are both british citizens (through naturalisation more 4 years ago). Can i bring my child into UK through visitor visa and then apply for british passport from within UK. Is that possible. If so, what form do i need to fill in for passport application and what are the document requirements with it.
Many Thanks.
Regards.

No as a British citizen, even by descent, is not subject to immigration control and cannot apply for a visa to enter the UK.

I already gave you an alternative option!!

All your 'child passport' topics have been merged. Please read through the advice that has already been given.

[salman83]

so what is the form and the requirements for Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode when applying from Pakistan