ILR expired, now trying to return with a child

[Britishguy]

Hello,

I am a British citizen with a Japanese wife. We married 14 years ago in the UK and have lived in the UK and Japan together. About 5 years ago we moved from the UK to Japan for family reasons. We've been planning to come back but due to work and a baby, we had to postpone coming back.

Now, my wife has lost her indefinite leave to remain status and I think she has to apply for a returning resident visa.

My child is Japanese born and has never lived in the UK, so what visa would we have to apply for?

Thank you for your help.

[CR001]

If you are British, born or naturalised, then your child is British by descent and can apply directly for a passport.

[Britishguy]

If you are British, born or naturalised, then your child is British by descent and can apply directly for a passport.

Thank you so much for your quick response. I didn't realise it was as simple as that!