Originally Posted by RosalindJane (Post 12668241)

Yes, thanks for your advice on that. I applied to retain SA citizenship (and received permission) prior to applying. So I'll have dual nationality.

Originally Posted by CarlyS (Post 12668991)

Hi there
I was born in South Africa in 1978. My mother was born in South Africa in 1949 to a British father - she has dual citizenship (SA and UK). My maternal grandfather was born in the UK in 1892.
I would like to inquire as to whether I have a right to claim British Citizenship through double descent being that my maternal grandfather was born in the UK. I am aware of a recent UK Supreme court judgement that may count in my favour.
If I do qualify, is it necessary to work through an agency for the application, or could I do it myself? If I do it myself, which form do I need to complete.

Originally Posted by Iraane (Post 12669889)

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Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12511823)

Was your maternal grandfather was born in the UK? Was your maternal grandfather was married to your maternal grandmother at the time of your mother's birth? Were your parents were married at the time of your birth? If the answer is yes to all those questions then you can now apply to be registered as a British citizen following a recent Supreme Court decision; The Advocate General for Scotland v Romein.

The OP in this thread has very similar circumstances to yourself (make sure you read the whole thing).

Remember also to apply for and receive permission from the Department of Home Affairs to retain your South African citizenship before making your application. Failure to do so before you become a British citizen will result in the loss of your South African citizenship.

Originally Posted by Geengee (Post 12680853)

Hi,

Why is it necessary for the applicant parents to be married at the time of her birth?

Thanks,

Originally Posted by Geengee (Post 12680865)

Hi BIP,
Thank you for your answer,
But, as far as I understand, this is a UKM application and the British Citizen who is passing down citizenship is the mother and mothers do not need to be married
in order to pass down their British Citizenship?

Originally Posted by tleisegang (Post 12700190)

Hi I am a South African citizen , born 1973, my mom was born in S Rhodesia to UK born parents, and has always had a british passport. I am wanting to apply for a British passport through double descent. I understand that I have to apply for British citzen ship first and have been quoted a large amount of money by a immigration agent. How do-able is it for one to apply without an agent and would I fill the the UKM form online?

Originally Posted by tleisegang (Post 12701213)

GOOD DAY
I would appreciate an opinion on the following ; my mom has made further enquiries with the home office regarding a application for myself to apply for British nationality and the person there that she spoke to said that I cannot claim through my grandfather as descent can only be passed down once and that was from my grandfather to my mother. To re-cap my mother was born in 1949 in Southern Rhodesia and has always held British nationality. Both her parents were UK born. I was born in south africa in 1973. It appears its not entirely straighfoward. Please can you clarify this double descent, for me , and wether you think I may qualify. many thanks