Right of Abode

[tribalboy]

Hi Guys,

I am a British Citizen by Naturalisation and my wife holds ILR. I am currently in India as my wife has given birth to a baby girl. I know that the baby has an automatic claim for British Citizenship but I would like to get an Indian passport for her as her mother is still Indian and would want to get a Right of Abode visa for her so that we can take her to the UK. Is this possible..?

If so can someone please tell me the procedure for the same, the documents required and the time it might take

Many thanks

[geriatrix]

I stand to be corrected but I believe that since one parent holds British nationality you will be required to submit an affidavit that the the child has not acquired British citizenship (see section 9(1) of Indian Citizenship Act). You may also need a sworn affidavit (by British resident parent(s)) attested by the Indian High Commission and an affidavit from India-resident parent(s) to support the child's passport application.

So do double-check before you apply.

This said, if the child is entitled to an Indian passport and is issued one, then she may apply for certificate of entitlement to right of abode in the UK in India.

Supporting documents for applications made outside the UK