rosiepeach

Hi there folks,

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this for me!

I am a Permanent Resident here in Oz (haven't got round to doing my Citizenship yet) - got my PR through Hubby who was born in Oz but to British parents (so has dual-nationality).

We are having our first baby on November 2nd.

So... Mummy will be a British Citizen with PR in Australia & Dadddy will be an Australian/British Citizen...

I will obviously register the birth here in NSW where we live but will I need to send them anything with the registration as I am just a PR rather than a Citizen?

And will I be able to get a British Birth Certificate/Passport for bub as well as an Aussie Birth Certificate/Passport?!

So confused but want to make sure I do the right thing for bub!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Rosie

roaringmouse

Were you born in the UK to British parent(s)? If yes, then your child will be British by descent at time of birth. All you need to do is apply for a British passport for the child, using for C2.

You wouldn't be able to get a British birth certificate for the child - the child will have a New South Wales birth certificate. The child will be British only through you, not your husband.

rosiepeach

Thanks so much - as you can tell I'm a bit clueless!

Yes - I was born in the UK to British parents.

Not sure why on earth I thought I'd be able to get it 2 Birth Certificates!!