British Passport for Child born abroad

[ADM24]

Dear friends,

Greetings.
I write regarding the queries I have for my child's ((1.5years old) born abroad, for making British Passport application. I have British Passport (via naturalization) and my wife is Non British (we married 2017).
I hope I can make British Passport application outside the UK, as I am British & child is qualified for British Passport.
I have below queries:
1) Is my understanding correct?
2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed?
3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging.

Any experience / suggestions welcome please.
thanks

ADM

[alterhase58]

Dear friends,

Greetings.
I write regarding the queries I have for my child's ((1.5years old) born abroad, for making British Passport application. I have British Passport (via naturalization) and my wife is Non British (we married 2017).
I hope I can make British Passport application outside the UK, as I am British & child is qualified for British Passport.
I have below queries:
1) Is my understanding correct? Yes - refer to https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports - note it can take a few months depending on where the child resides.
2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed? Yes - not familiar with the paper form - I would recommend the online application which will explain what exactly is required including documents required.
3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging. I think referee needs a British passport ... but again the online process will explain what is required.

Regarding "Confirming identity checks", i.e. the referee, this HMPO Caseworker document may be helpful: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ity-checks

Any experience / suggestions welcome please.
thanks

ADM

[ADM24]

Dear friends,

Greetings.
I write regarding the queries I have for my child's ((1.5years old) born abroad, for making British Passport application. I have British Passport (via naturalization) and my wife is Non British (we married 2017).
I hope I can make British Passport application outside the UK, as I am British & child is qualified for British Passport.
I have below queries:
1) Is my understanding correct? Yes - refer to https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports - note it can take a few months depending on where the child resides.
2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed? Yes - not familiar with the paper form - I would recommend the online application which will explain what exactly is required including documents required.
3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging. I think referee needs a British passport ... but again the online process will explain what is required.

Regarding "Confirming identity checks", i.e. the referee, this HMPO Caseworker document may be helpful: https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ity-checks

Any experience / suggestions welcome please.
thanks

ADM

Many thanks for your kind replies. Much appreciated.
ADM

[secret.simon]

Was the child born on or after the date of your naturalisation certificate?

2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed?

Yes. Your British passport is, to an extent, irrelevant to the conversation. You may need to submit your naturalisation certificate and the child's birth certificate though.

3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging.

You can have a non-British citizen be a referee. But be aware that that can add a further delay to the issuance of the visa.

Be aware that the issuance of a first British passport to a child born abroad can take between six months and a year. You may have to work that long requirement into the visa requirements for your spouse.

Also be aware that the children of that child (your grandchildren) born outside the UK will not automatically be British citizens. British citizenship extends automatically only one generation outside the UK.

[ADM24]

Was the child born on or after the date of your naturalisation certificate?

2) As I already have British Passport, does the application still need to be counter signed, at section 10 of application form by qualified people as listed?

Yes. Your British passport is, to an extent, irrelevant to the conversation. You may need to submit your naturalisation certificate and the child's birth certificate though.

3) If answer to 2) is yes, is it Ok if I can get signature by non British / Commonwealth citizen, as getting signatures by British citizen, ouutside UK might be little challenging.

You can have a non-British citizen be a referee. But be aware that that can add a further delay to the issuance of the visa.

Be aware that the issuance of a first British passport to a child born abroad can take between six months and a year. You may have to work that long requirement into the visa requirements for your spouse.

Also be aware that the children of that child (your grandchildren) born outside the UK will not automatically be British citizens. British citizenship extends automatically only one generation outside the UK.

Thanks a million secret Simon for your kind replies. Yes, I got British passport in 2017 & child born in 2024.
I understand all what you have replied, thanks. Currently my wife and I am not planning to return to UK in next one year so no issues. I'll look for a British Citizen for application counter signatory.
thanks again

[ADM24]

Dear All,

I had made application for passport of my son from New Delhi India, on 7th May. Payment was deducted in 2 weeks time, however didn't hear anything since then. I querried on chat with HMPO & was told application is waiting for case worker.
regards
ADM

[contorted_svy]

These applications are known to take up to 6 months from the subcontinent, sometimes more, as you were already advised.

[ADM24]

These applications are known to take up to 6 months from the subcontinent, sometimes more, as you were already advised.

Thanks for the response. Appreciate it.
I made the application on 7th May 26, in India, payment deducted afterwards, got email from HMPO soon afterwards, however I have not been contacted either for interview or anything. I am not sure, if interview is must or happens only for some cases.
7th July will be 2 months.
regards
ADM

[contorted_svy]

Interviews are not done for all applicants. If they need anything they will get in touch. For now, you only need to wait.

[ADM24]

Interviews are not done for all applicants. If they need anything they will get in touch. For now, you only need to wait.

Thank you respected Guru,

Today I received email from HMPO asking additional documentation as below:
1) Mother's birth certificate (Born 1982): We had submitted matriculation certificate for DOB, as there is no birth certificate available. It's usual in India upto certain years. We can provide mother's passport, Aadhar Card (Issued by Indian Govt), PAN Card, cover letter stating birth certificate doesn't exist. Is this OK?
2) As child was born via IVF process, HMPO has asked records related to IVF. Can be given.
3) Current address and contact details including any temporary change: Baby's father needs to travel on business abroad, however for the purpose of application, we used India address. Do we need to reply with contact details for outside India?

Kind responses from this forum will be much appreciated. Just to mention, father is UK Citizen by naturalisation & mother is Indian citizen.

best regards
ADM

[contorted_svy]

Interviews are not done for all applicants. If they need anything they will get in touch. For now, you only need to wait.

Thank you respected Guru,

Today I received email from HMPO asking additional documentation as below:
1) Mother's birth certificate (Born 1982): We had submitted matriculation certificate for DOB, as there is no birth certificate available. It's usual in India upto certain years. We can provide mother's passport, Aadhar Card (Issued by Indian Govt), PAN Card, cover letter stating birth certificate doesn't exist. Is this OK?
HMPO will need to answer if this is enough, can your wife request a birth certificate now just in case? In any case, this shouldn't be needed as the claim to British citizenship is through your naturalisation, so I am not sure why HMPO is asking.

2) As child was born via IVF process, HMPO has asked records related to IVF. Can be given.
3) Current address and contact details including any temporary change: Baby's father needs to travel on business abroad, however for the purpose of application, we used India address. Do we need to reply with contact details for outside India? Do they also want temporary addresses? I should imagine that your residential address and a phone number that you can be reached on while you are travelling should be enough.

Kind responses from this forum will be much appreciated. Just to mention, father is UK Citizen by naturalisation & mother is Indian citizen.

best regards
ADM

[ADM24]

Dear friends,

In continuation of communication, yesterday I had received email requesting additional documentation to be sent to UK or can be taken to local VFS where passport was applied.
Today I received another email asking documents to be sent to Corby, UK. Is it usual?

Mother's birth certificate (born 1982) does not exist, however we have already provided 10th certificate having DOB, passport having both parent's names & Aadhar card. We are asked to provide birth certificate which has both parents (of mother) names. Not sure, why this is being asked by HMPO. In local place, we can try getting NABC(non availability of birth certificate), then get delayed birth certificate from First Majistrate, however very challenging and can take several weeks.

Other thing is it was donor egg used in IVF, however mother carried the pregnancy & delivered the baby. It was father's sperm & parents married more than 6 years before birth of child. We are asked letters from fertility clinic including dates, however the way it works in India, is that you get phone appointment & attend. Letters aren't sent. we can include a cover letter stating the same & will provide available documentation. Is it acceptable to HMPO, if someone knows, please?

Also third thing, they asked father's address, even if it's temporary change. Address in application is Indian address, however father on temporary assignment out of India & UK, however it's rotation role.

I look for experiences from friends here if anyone has.

thanks
ADM