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Hi,

I wanted to reach out to understand the process of applying for British passport for my baby.

Baby will be born after I recieve my ILR. In this case, as I understand the baby will have automatic British citizenship.

When I go and apply for the British passport online, it doesnt ask for the ILR details at all as evidence of being settled- instead it is asking for grandparent details.

Is there a separate process to apply in such cases? Or am I missing any step.

Kindly help.

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

Baby will be born after I recieve my ILR. In this case, as I understand the baby will have automatic British citizenship.

Only if born in the UK.

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

When I go and apply for the British passport online, it doesnt ask for the ILR details at all as evidence of being settled- instead it is asking for grandparent details.

Apply as usual and attach proof of your ILR status (your ILR BRP) and the child's British birth certificate, which should be postdating your ILR BRP. HMPO know the rules and this is a fairly common scenario.

I would add, if you ever apply for British citizenship and are successful, take steps to make a certified copy or keep the original of your BRP as it will be documentary proof of your child's entitlement to British citizenship that they may need again in life. The HO asks newly minted citizens to return the cut BRP or face a fine, to our knowledge though this doesn't happen often and not having the BRP due to following this rule has caused applicants issues down the line.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:32 pm

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

Baby will be born after I recieve my ILR. In this case, as I understand the baby will have automatic British citizenship.

Only if born in the UK.

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

When I go and apply for the British passport online, it doesnt ask for the ILR details at all as evidence of being settled- instead it is asking for grandparent details.

Apply as usual and attach proof of your ILR status (your ILR BRP) and the child's British birth certificate, which should be postdating your ILR BRP. HMPO know the rules and this is a fairly common scenario.

Thanks. This helps a lot

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Mon May 20, 2024 12:35 pm

I would add, if you ever apply for British citizenship and are successful, take steps to make a certified copy or keep the original of your BRP as it will be documentary proof of your child's entitlement to British citizenship that they may need again in life. The HO asks newly minted citizens to return the cut BRP or face a fine, to our knowledge though this doesn't happen often and not having the BRP due to following this rule has caused applicants issues down the line.

Thank you. Will keep in mind

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:32 pm

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

Baby will be born after I recieve my ILR. In this case, as I understand the baby will have automatic British citizenship.

Only if born in the UK.

singhyuvraj wrote: ↑

Sat May 18, 2024 11:17 pm

When I go and apply for the British passport online, it doesnt ask for the ILR details at all as evidence of being settled- instead it is asking for grandparent details.

Apply as usual and attach proof of your ILR status (your ILR BRP) and the child's British birth certificate, which should be postdating your ILR BRP. HMPO know the rules and this is a fairly common scenario.

Thanks simon. Can I just confirm that there is no need of a MN1 certificate in this case.

As child is British automatically through you holding ILR there’s no point applying for citizenship (MN1), can’t anyway.

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Tue May 21, 2024 9:04 am

As child is British automatically through you holding ILR there’s no point applying for citizenship (MN1), can’t anyway.

Thanks. Thats clear.