Born 1983 - if eligible for british citizenship/passport

[ehab2015]

Hello all,

My brother in law would like to ask if he is eligible to get a British passport based on the following:

• - He was born in UK 1983.
  - Libyan parents.
  - At his time of his birth his father was studying in UK.
  - When born lived in UK less than 3 years.
  - Current citizenship Libyan.
  - Currently living in Libya as a business man.

Questions are:

• - Is he eligible to apply for British passport? with above facts! which application type.
  - Is there any advantage of holding a British Birth Certificate?

I would appreciate any reply or information.
Best wishes and regards
ehab

[vinny]

Unfortunately, no, if neither parents were settled nor British at the time of his birth.

How long did he spend in the UK after birth?

[ehab2015]

Thank you vinny,

He/they moved out of UK 1985-1986

May i ask if there is any benefit "meaning will help his case for British citizenship in UK or abroad " with his birth certificate?

Thanks again
ehab

[vinny]

Not really. If he was born prior to 1 January 1983, then he would have been British.

[ehab2015]

I promise last question:

what is the definition of "settled" in terms of uk immigration?

ehab

[vinny]

A person is settled, if he holds indefinite leave to enter/remain. That is, there are no time restrictions nor conditions on his stay.