Eligibilty criteria for children with ILE.

[dko]

Hello good people,

A friend of mine would like to register her children born abroad as British citizens. They have lived here coming to 2 years next month. Ages 13,14 and 17 soon to be 18. She is now British live here with her now English husband (their step-dad). Question is;

a) is there a time limit for when the kids will be eligible to register as British Citizens? She has got conflicting information some saying 2 years and another 3 years.

b) does she need the consent of their dad (doesn't live in the UK) to register as British
Citizens?

Will appreciate any information you can provide her. Thanks

[vinny]

a) Section 3(1) requires children to be under 18. There are also other expectations, including children aged 13 or over to complete at least 2 years’ UK residence, etc.

b) Yes, unless perhaps if she has sole responsibility.