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Child MN1 stayed outside of UK

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:01 pm
by markg1
Hello,

Our daughter was born in the UK (now 6 yrs old), when I was on Tier 2. I since got British Citizenship via Naturalisation. However, we were outside of the UK for 4 years and only now returned back, she got through as Family Visa. We'd like to apply her Citizenship via MN1 but we do not have any doctor/teacher who knows her here for the last 3 yrs for reference of character.
Can we use our family friend, who is of a profession acceptable in the list? They know her from when she was born but are not a doctor of teacher.

Thanks.

Re: Child MN1 stayed outside of UK

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:23 pm
by CR001
Fine to use a friend and explain briefly in a cover letter.

I hope you have evidence of your ILR BRP card, as her entitlement to register is based on your ILR and not your British Citizenship.

Re: Child MN1 stayed outside of UK

Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2025 4:46 pm
by markg1
Yes, thank you very much for the quick response.
I've kept my ILR BRP, thanks to this forum! :D