British citizenship and Southern Rhodesia
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Re: British citizenship and Southern Rhodesia
Thank you for your response.
My mom is now a South African Citizen. She became South African in 1987.
I think because my Dad has passed away she can't claim claim Right of Abode as a Commonwealth woman married to a British man before 1983, but will have to research further on this.
My mom is now a South African Citizen. She became South African in 1987.
I think because my Dad has passed away she can't claim claim Right of Abode as a Commonwealth woman married to a British man before 1983, but will have to research further on this.
Are you sure she wasn't automatically South African because her father was born there?
The law is so complex you will probably need to find a good immigration solicitor to verify everything and ensure nothing is missed but these are the questions I would start from.
Last edited by JAJ; Jun 17th 2012 at 9:15 pm.
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Re: British citizenship and Southern Rhodesia
Hi Jaj,
I've noticed you're quite clued up as to what the laws and requirements are for obtaining British citizenship, so hopefully you can help me out.
My Mother was born in Southern Rhodesia (Harare) in 1960 and received a British Passport & was a "British Subject". Her father was also born in Southern Rhodesia in 1931, and had a British Passport, he however was a "British Citizen by Birth of United Kingdom & Colonies". Her Grandfather was born in Tottenham in the late 1800's and was a "British Citizen".
Now, I have been to an immigration lawyer, who in my mind ripped me off for what I paid for and didn't really give me any answers.
My first question would be is my Mom still eligible for a British Passport & would it require a 'new adult passport application' or would she have to simply 'renew' her passport?
Now whilst I have done some research, I am still somewhat unsure as to whether or not her passport would entitle me to obtain one, or whether her father's passport would entitle me to obtain one.
If my grandfather was a British Citizen by Birth would that not entitle me to obtain a Passport by Double Descent? Obviously my mother's passport would be by Descent, and she would not be able to pass it on to me.
If you get a moment - and you don't mind helping me out or pointing me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
I've noticed you're quite clued up as to what the laws and requirements are for obtaining British citizenship, so hopefully you can help me out.
My Mother was born in Southern Rhodesia (Harare) in 1960 and received a British Passport & was a "British Subject". Her father was also born in Southern Rhodesia in 1931, and had a British Passport, he however was a "British Citizen by Birth of United Kingdom & Colonies". Her Grandfather was born in Tottenham in the late 1800's and was a "British Citizen".
Now, I have been to an immigration lawyer, who in my mind ripped me off for what I paid for and didn't really give me any answers.
My first question would be is my Mom still eligible for a British Passport & would it require a 'new adult passport application' or would she have to simply 'renew' her passport?
Now whilst I have done some research, I am still somewhat unsure as to whether or not her passport would entitle me to obtain one, or whether her father's passport would entitle me to obtain one.
If my grandfather was a British Citizen by Birth would that not entitle me to obtain a Passport by Double Descent? Obviously my mother's passport would be by Descent, and she would not be able to pass it on to me.
If you get a moment - and you don't mind helping me out or pointing me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!