Summary
Your child, born outside the UK, can be registered as a British citizen using Form MN1 if you were settled in the UK at their birth. This aligns with the British Nationality Act 1981, specifically Section 2(1), which covers citizenship by descent. Form UKF(M) is for those born before 1 July 2006 to unmarried parents. Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.Full Conversation
And the parents was settled instead at the time of the child's birth
Under the British Nationality Act *, if a child is born outside the UK and at the time of their birth, their parents are settled in the UK, the child may be considered a British citizen. This is covered in Section *(*) of the Act.
Which section
The specific section of the British Nationality Act * covering the situation of a child born outside the UK to parents settled in the UK is Section *(*).
But i thought that side states about descent?
Yes, you're correct. Section *(*) of the British Nationality Act * grants British citizenship by descent to those born outside the UK when one or both parents are British citizens.
So is that in context with the settled status of the parent
Yes, it is in context. If a parent is "settled" in the UK, it means they have the right to live there permanently. This status can contribute to their child's eligibility for British citizenship under certain conditions according to the British Nationality Act *.
So does it has something to do with the descent?
Yes, the term 'descent' in the British Nationality Act * refers to the transmission of British citizenship from a parent (who is a British citizen or settled) to a child born outside the UK.
So which form can i apple for my child?
You can apply for registration of your child as a British citizen using Form MN1 if they meet the criteria set out in the British Nationality Act *.
I thought it was UKF(M) FORM instead?
Form UKF(M) is for applications for registration as a British citizen by someone who was born before * July * and their parents were not married. Form MN1 is for registering a child under * as a British citizen.
Okay so MN1 FORM RIGHT?
Yes, that's correct. The MN1 form is used to register a child under * as a British citizen. Please ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements under the British Nationality Act * before applying.
So state how you see my situation and why you think MN1 is the best application form for my son
Based on your situation:
- Your child was born outside the UK
- At the time of their birth, you were settled in the UK
These conditions align with those covered by Form MN1, hence it's the most appropriate form for registering your child as a British citizen under the British Nationality Act *.
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