Ancestry Visa - does British India count?

[libertyvalance]

Hello everyone =]

I was just wondering if I meet the requirements for obtaining a UK Ancestry Visa. My late grandfather was born in Madras (now Chennai) in British India and, from what I understand (though could be wrong), was a British citizen from birth. I know he did have a British passport and he served with King's Own Scottish Borderers regiment at one stage.

The general requirements I've read state I must "have a grandparent who was born in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man", and I'm not too sure on the semantics and whether British India counts as part of "UK" in this case.

I very much appreciate any help from anyone.

cheers,
Christian

[AntCoe]

Sorry but No

Only commonwealth countries

[libertyvalance]

Sorry forgot to mention I was born in Australia, or were you referring to where my grandfather was born?

cheers,
Christian