Child Born Outside UK to British Father

INH · Post by **INH** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:06 pm

Hi, im a British Citizen through naturalization. I am expecting my first child in December, birth will be taking place in Karachi, Pakistan.

Will the child be entitle to Bristish Passport at Birth?
What is the process of applying for BP and what are the fees and forms I have to fill in?

Thanks

Post by **geriatrix** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:21 pm

Yes, the child will be British under section 2(1)(a). You may apply for a British passport for the the child.

regards

INH · Post by **INH** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:24 pm

Thanks for replying, timescale quoted for new passports on Consular website is 7-8 months, is that correct? thats far too long, am i expected leave my child in Pakistan for that long?

Post by **geriatrix** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:40 pm

Must be, if that's the time-scale published on the FCO's (Pakistan) website.

Alternatively, you may apply for Pakistani passport for the child (if he qualifies for Pakistani citizenship), apply for visa (settlement - child) so that the child can travel to UK and then apply for a British passport for the child in the UK.

regards

Post by **vinny** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:53 pm

In the absence of a British passport, it would be appropriate for a British citizen to apply for a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode, to be placed in a Pakistan Passport.

INH · Post by **INH** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:48 pm

Thanks Vinny, thats seems to be a better option

INH · Post by **INH** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:27 am

Hi, Im about to submit application for my son for his Right of Abode Certificate as a British Citizen. Supporting documents listed on Gerrys/Home website doesnt seem like enough, so if some can confirm or give adv regarding the correct documents list please, documents which are listed at the moment are:

Application Form VAF7
Birth Certificate Showing Parents Details
Parents Marriage certificate
Parent Naturalisation Certificate

No mention of my passport copy or my wifes, will i be ok if i was to submit just these documents? what is the timescale for processing? Thanks

Post by **geriatrix** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:29 pm

See also What supporting documents should I include with my application? and Guidance for Right of Abode.

regards

INH · Post by **INH** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm

Hi, this question is for sushdmehta, i spoke to Gerrys in Pakistan, they are saying i cannot apply for Right of Abode Cert for my child as im not British Citizen by Birth, i can only apply for settlement/visit visa. can you please confirm if they are correct in saying this, Thanks

Post by **vinny** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:06 pm

That's incorrect. It's sufficient that a parent is British otherwise than by descent for child to be British.

INH · Post by **INH** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:17 am

Anyone in similar situation can use below email add to chase their app:
IslamabadSettlementEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

Thanks

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