So we have our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, now its time to give our children their British passport on this basis.
However, according to UK GOV, a child(ren) born before a parent received their ILR is not automatically qualified for a British passport. If the child – anyone under 18 – was born after parent received ILR, there is an automatic right. Click here to see the information on Gov.uk website.
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So how else can we apply for child’s British passport?
Before reading on (Disclaimer)…
This is not legal/professional advice. The information provided below is based on experience aimed at sign-posting you to relevant places that will help you make a favourable decision on how you will pursue your application. Make use of the further links, seek professional, legal, CAB or Gov.uk advice for more information.
There are other means – although costing more – to get our child their British passport, some are:
- Register child as a British Citizen
Registering the child as a British Citizen after getting our ILR is one route towards a British passport. The MN1 form used to apply comes with a guide. There are lots of information on this, some below, but seek legal advice for clarity.
Immigrationboard: Applying for child’s passport, parent on ILR
Immigrationboard: Applying for child passport without MN1
Quora: Can my child born in the UK become a UK citizen if I have ILR?
Immigrationboard: British Passport after MN1 Registration
- Apply same time as your British passport application
When we are eligible for naturalisation/British passport, our child is also eligible, and can apply. Bearing in mind, applications must be made individually for each person – fees apply individually.
Gov.uk: Apply for citizenship if you have indefinite leave to remain
- 10+ year route
According to Gov.uk, any child who have lived in UK continuously for 10 years with no more than a certain amount of days per year out of the country is eligible to apply.
Gov.uk: Register as a British citizen if you were born in the UK – lived here until age of 10
Richmond Chambers: Registering a Child Born in the UK as a British Citizen after 10 years
Immigrationboard: British citizenship to a child born in uk 10 years route
All of these options have varying costs, different document requirements, you may want to consider legal advice and help.