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5 years on HSMP ( 1 Jan 2008 to 5 Dec 2012) as a married couple.

Got PR on 6th December 2012. We are due to have our first baby in end of August/early September. We are planning to go to India after 2/3 months of delivery.

Can someone please help if I can apply British passport for child when we are on Indian passport?

How early I can apply as I will be eligible for British passport only after 6 Dec 2013? Can I apply early for baby. Don't want to wait for 3 months to apply for passport.


Please advice.

Jo1 wrote:5 years on HSMP ( 1 Jan 2008 to 5 Dec 2012) as a married couple.

Got PR on 6th December 2012. We are due to have our first baby in end of August/early September. We are planning to go to India after 2/3 months of delivery.

Can someone please help if I can apply British passport for child when we are on Indian passport?

How early I can apply as I will be eligible for British passport only after 6 Dec 2013? Can I apply early for baby. Don't want to wait for 3 months to apply for passport.


Please advice.

As the child will be born in the UK with a parent who has settled status the child will automatically be a British Citizen and thus can get a Passport straight away. If your spouse/civil p is not a BC you must have 1 year settled status before being eligible to apply for BC (as well as satisfying the other rules).

Thank you

It means I can apply for baby's passport in Sep/Oct 2013.

Me and my spouse has to wait till Dec 2013.

I was concerned about baby's passport. Its a big relief.

Jo1 wrote:Thank you

It means I can apply for baby's passport in Sep/Oct 2013.

Me and my spouse has to wait till Dec 2013.

I was concerned about baby's passport. Its a big relief.

you can apply as soon as you get his/her birth certificate and photos done.