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Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:24 am
by salman83
Hi,
Me and my wife are british citizens through naturalisation. My wife gave birth to our baby outside UK. But, Me and my wife live in UK.
I have a few questions: -
- Do I need to fill Form MN1. If so, what sections do I need to fill in
- Can I apply online. If so, whats the url
- What documents do I need
- Will the embassy issue visa or they issue british passport
- For average time how long will the whole process takes.
Sorry, if this is not the right forum.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:26 am
by CR001
Was the child born AFTER you both became British??
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:29 am
by salman83
Yes, child born this year. We became british citizens in 2015
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:34 am
by CR001
You can apply for a passport directly. Depending on where you are applying from, it can take a while to be received.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:42 am
by salman83
How do we apply for passport. What form do we need to use and what supporting documents are required
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:46 am
by CR001
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:03 pm
by salman83
Thanks.
One more thing, do I write down overseas address as child current address. Also, my wife is abroad so she can send her passport but i am currently in UK, how can i send my passport.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:17 pm
by CR001
Yes overseas address is fine.
Only one parent needs to send their documents.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:30 pm
by salman83
Thanks for the info.
Do we need to fill section 10 Countersignatory. Also, does my wife need to send her original british passport along with the original marriage certificate.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:34 pm
by CR001
Do we need to fill section 10 Countersignatory.
Yes.
Also, does my wife need to send her original british passport along with the original marriage certificate.
Copy of passport should be fine. You need to follow the instruction online when you apply.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:44 pm
by salman83
So who will fill the Countersignatory. My wife is abroad. Can I sign it from my friend in UK. Does he need to submit his passport copy. He knows me and my wife for more than 4 years.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:54 pm
by CR001
The person that signs needs to know the child.
The other alternative you have, as you don't state where the child was born, is to apply for the country passport (if it is one that allows dual citizenship) and apply for a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode. Costs more than a passport but is processed quicker and then you can apply for a British passport once child is in the UK.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:07 pm
by salman83
I am confused over here. In the form it says
I confirm that I have known the person named in section 2, or in the case of a child, the adult filling in section 9 (insert their name)
I have a friend who knows both my wife and me. He is from my village. He just came back from the village. He also saw my baby as well. Can he do it.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:08 pm
by CR001
Is your friend British??
Passport counter signatories usually need to be a professional and I think British.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:09 pm
by salman83
yes
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:10 pm
by salman83
i have also a friend in UK who knows both me and my wife. And he saw our baby through skype, will he be ok to Countersignatory it
Baby First British Passport from outside UK
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:48 pm
by salman83
Hi,
My wife gave birth to our baby outside UK last month. My wife is submitting the following documents for the first british passport. Can you kindly confirm if there is anything else that i am missing.
Husband
British National - Naturalisation - 2014
Resident UK
Wife
British National - Naturalisation - 2015
Resident UK with husband but gave birth outside UK.
Wife pregnancy was registered with NHS, they gave her the maternity file but she gave birth outside UK.
List of Documents
- British Passport Form
- Applicant Photo
- Applicant Photo with Mother
- Applicant Birth Certificate - Original
- Applicant Hospital Birth Certificate - Original
- Mother Passport - Original
- Mother Naturalisation Certificate - Original
- Mother NHS Antenatal File - Original
- Father Passport Coloured Copy
- Father Naturalisation Certificate - Original
- Marriage Certificate - Original
- Bank Statements - Original
- Counter Signatory Passport Coloured Copy
Thanks in advance.
Regards.
Re: Baby First British Passport from outside UK
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:13 am
by salman83
Any feedback will be appreciated?
Re: Baby First British Passport from outside UK
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:24 pm
by salman83
Any help guys
countersignature
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:33 am
by salman83
Hi,
i am applying for my newborn baby british passport from Pakistan where she was born. Me and my wife are british passport holders through naturalisation. Our family friend is a software engineer and works in a firm in Pakistan, can he countersign the passport application. Is Software Engineer recognised profession for countersignature.
Kindly help.
Regards,
Re: countersignature
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:37 am
by CR001
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications
If you’re applying outside the UK
Your countersignatory must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport.
If they have a US, Commonwealth, or non-British or non-Irish EU passport, you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it.
Your application will be processed faster if they have a British or Irish passport.
Software Engineer is not one of the accepted professions. Note that 'Engineer' for countersignatory purposes refers to Mechanical/Civil/Electrical etc who are qualified and registered with their relevant professional regulatory body.
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passp ... ignatories
Have you thought of getting a Pakistani passport and applying for a Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode instead??
Re: countersignature
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:20 am
by salman83
thanks for the reply.
but my friend is registered with pakistan engineering council. this is a govt institute. still it is not applicable.
Child Born outside UK
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:22 pm
by salman83
Hi,
My baby is born outside UK this year. Me and my wife are both british citizens (through naturalisation more 4 years ago). Can i bring my child into UK through visitor visa and then apply for british passport from within UK. Is that possible. If so, what form do i need to fill in for passport application and what are the document requirements with it.
Many Thanks.
Regards.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:27 pm
by CR001
salman83 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:22 pm
Hi,
My baby is born outside UK this year. Me and my wife are both british citizens (through naturalisation more 4 years ago). Can i bring my child into UK through visitor visa and then apply for british passport from within UK. Is that possible. If so, what form do i need to fill in for passport application and what are the document requirements with it.
Many Thanks.
Regards.
No as a British citizen, even by descent, is not subject to immigration control and cannot apply for a visa to enter the UK.
I already gave you an alternative option!!
All your 'child passport' topics have been merged. Please read through the advice that has already been given.
Re: Child Born outside UK
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:35 pm
by salman83
so what is the form and the requirements for Certificate of Entitlement to Right of Abode when applying from Pakistan