MN1 – ‘Reckonable Period’ - Marriage certificate photocopy - Translations
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MN1 – ‘Reckonable Period’ - Marriage certificate photocopy - Translations
Hello
I am in the process of filling our form MN1 and am applying under 3(2) so that my daughter can be registered as a British citizen and so apply a UK passport. My daughter was born in Korea to a father (me) who is 'British by decent' and a mother who is Korean. We are all in Korea and understand that by using form MN1 now she will become 'British by descent' rather than fully British.
I have 3 questions. Any help and guidance much appreciated. I have read the guide carefully, but unfortunately am still unclear.
3 year reckonable period.
The form asks for addresses during a '3 year reckonable period' and then asks for periods of absences during this period. It seems picky to ask but can I pick any three years? Should it be the most recent 3 years? I don't understand what reckonable means here..
My Marriage certificate is a photocopy.
I have brought many documents to Korea but all I have in terms of our marriage certificate is a photocopy. If I send this will the application be automatically rejected..? It seems to me it might. But then is the application dependant on me being married to my wife? Surly my daughter could still apply if we were not married..?
My Daughter's birth certificate is (obviously!) in Korean.
Are we expected to supply some sort of certificated document in English? I guess an application using non English documents takes longer...?
Not sure if asking 3 questions in one thread is correct etiquette. Once again thanks for reading and any help. and apologies in advance if I have not read something properly which is spelled out in the guide.
I am in the process of filling our form MN1 and am applying under 3(2) so that my daughter can be registered as a British citizen and so apply a UK passport. My daughter was born in Korea to a father (me) who is 'British by decent' and a mother who is Korean. We are all in Korea and understand that by using form MN1 now she will become 'British by descent' rather than fully British.
I have 3 questions. Any help and guidance much appreciated. I have read the guide carefully, but unfortunately am still unclear.
3 year reckonable period.
The form asks for addresses during a '3 year reckonable period' and then asks for periods of absences during this period. It seems picky to ask but can I pick any three years? Should it be the most recent 3 years? I don't understand what reckonable means here..
My Marriage certificate is a photocopy.
I have brought many documents to Korea but all I have in terms of our marriage certificate is a photocopy. If I send this will the application be automatically rejected..? It seems to me it might. But then is the application dependant on me being married to my wife? Surly my daughter could still apply if we were not married..?
My Daughter's birth certificate is (obviously!) in Korean.
Are we expected to supply some sort of certificated document in English? I guess an application using non English documents takes longer...?
Not sure if asking 3 questions in one thread is correct etiquette. Once again thanks for reading and any help. and apologies in advance if I have not read something properly which is spelled out in the guide.
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Re: MN1 – ‘Reckonable Period’ - Marriage certificate photocopy - Translations
If a child is born abroad it is a good idea to register the birth at UK Embassy. It may be too late for you but others might like to think about this. One of the consequences of doing this is that copies are then available at a later date - from a UK source.
Last edited by scot47; Aug 18th 2014 at 9:58 am.
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Re: MN1 – ‘Reckonable Period’ - Marriage certificate photocopy - Translations
Hello
I am in the process of filling our form MN1 and am applying under 3(2) so that my daughter can be registered as a British citizen and so apply a UK passport. My daughter was born in Korea to a father (me) who is 'British by decent' and a mother who is Korean. We are all in Korea and understand that by using form MN1 now she will become 'British by descent' rather than fully British.
I am in the process of filling our form MN1 and am applying under 3(2) so that my daughter can be registered as a British citizen and so apply a UK passport. My daughter was born in Korea to a father (me) who is 'British by decent' and a mother who is Korean. We are all in Korea and understand that by using form MN1 now she will become 'British by descent' rather than fully British.
I have 3 questions. Any help and guidance much appreciated. I have read the guide carefully, but unfortunately am still unclear.
3 year reckonable period.
The form asks for addresses during a '3 year reckonable period' and then asks for periods of absences during this period. It seems picky to ask but can I pick any three years? Should it be the most recent 3 years? I don't understand what reckonable means here..
3 year reckonable period.
The form asks for addresses during a '3 year reckonable period' and then asks for periods of absences during this period. It seems picky to ask but can I pick any three years? Should it be the most recent 3 years? I don't understand what reckonable means here..
My Marriage certificate is a photocopy.
I have brought many documents to Korea but all I have in terms of our marriage certificate is a photocopy. If I send this will the application be automatically rejected..? It seems to me it might. But then is the application dependant on me being married to my wife? Surly my daughter could still apply if we were not married..?
I have brought many documents to Korea but all I have in terms of our marriage certificate is a photocopy. If I send this will the application be automatically rejected..? It seems to me it might. But then is the application dependant on me being married to my wife? Surly my daughter could still apply if we were not married..?
My Daughter's birth certificate is (obviously!) in Korean.
Are we expected to supply some sort of certificated document in English? I guess an application using non English documents takes longer...?
Not sure if asking 3 questions in one thread is correct etiquette. Once again thanks for reading and any help. and apologies in advance if I have not read something properly which is spelled out in the guide.
Are we expected to supply some sort of certificated document in English? I guess an application using non English documents takes longer...?
Not sure if asking 3 questions in one thread is correct etiquette. Once again thanks for reading and any help. and apologies in advance if I have not read something properly which is spelled out in the guide.
This is not a possibility for the OP's daughter - only children who are automatically British at birth are able to apply for a consular birth certificate. The registration certificate issued by the Home Office would act as evidence of the child's British citizenship.