Registering a Child as a British Citizen

Registering a child as a British citizen is a route for certain children to acquire UK citizenship based on their circumstances at birth or as they grow up. This is separate from naturalisation and depends on factors like parent status, place of birth and other conditions in the immigration rules.

We provide clear, OISC-regulated advice on whether your child qualifies and how to prepare the application.

Who Can Register Their Child?

Common categories include:

  • Children born in the UK to settled parents
  • Children born abroad to British parents
  • Children who lived in the UK for the majority of their childhood
  • Other special registration pathways

Key Requirements and Evidence

  • Child’s identity and birth documents
  • Parent’s immigration or citizenship status
  • Evidence of residence and dependency (if required)

How We Can Help

We assess your child’s eligibility, advise on the right registration category, and support your application preparation and submission.

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If you’re planning to apply for a Registering a Child as a British Citizen and want to avoid unnecessary delays or common pitfalls, we can help.
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