British by Descent?
Nov 26th 2009, 5:07 am
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British by Descent?
Hi All,
Just a question about obtaining a UK Passport - I have applied at the start of the week for a UK Passport though just wanted to double check what my chances of it being approved are as from what I've heard it shouldn't be a problem though feeling a bit nervous about it?
Background story: I was born in Aus in 1987 to an Australian mother and British born father who at the time of my birth was Aus citizen though held Aus and British passports and they were married before I was born. We also travelled over to England for 8 months when I was 10 years old though I had an Aus passport then and we came back because my mum was homesick otherwise we would have ended up living there
Both parents and myself are currently living in Aus, am I still eligible for a British passport based on the fact my father was born there?
Thanks
Just a question about obtaining a UK Passport - I have applied at the start of the week for a UK Passport though just wanted to double check what my chances of it being approved are as from what I've heard it shouldn't be a problem though feeling a bit nervous about it?
Background story: I was born in Aus in 1987 to an Australian mother and British born father who at the time of my birth was Aus citizen though held Aus and British passports and they were married before I was born. We also travelled over to England for 8 months when I was 10 years old though I had an Aus passport then and we came back because my mum was homesick otherwise we would have ended up living there
Both parents and myself are currently living in Aus, am I still eligible for a British passport based on the fact my father was born there?Thanks
Nov 26th 2009, 5:17 am
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Re: British by Descent?
If your father was a British Citizen by birth and not by descent then I think you qualify for a passport.
Nov 26th 2009, 5:21 am
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Re: British by Descent?
I think so too. But if you don't get more certain responses might be worth asking moderator to move the thread. Most of us that read this area are British trying to get Australian visa and don't know much about it the other way.
Nov 26th 2009, 5:33 am
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Re: British by Descent?
Hi All,
Just a question about obtaining a UK Passport - I have applied at the start of the week for a UK Passport though just wanted to double check what my chances of it being approved are as from what I've heard it shouldn't be a problem though feeling a bit nervous about it?
Background story: I was born in Aus in 1987 to an Australian mother and British born father who at the time of my birth was Aus citizen though held Aus and British passports and they were married before I was born. We also travelled over to England for 8 months when I was 10 years old though I had an Aus passport then and we came back because my mum was homesick otherwise we would have ended up living there Both parents and myself are currently living in Aus, am I still eligible for a British passport based on the fact my father was born there?
Thanks
Just a question about obtaining a UK Passport - I have applied at the start of the week for a UK Passport though just wanted to double check what my chances of it being approved are as from what I've heard it shouldn't be a problem though feeling a bit nervous about it?
Background story: I was born in Aus in 1987 to an Australian mother and British born father who at the time of my birth was Aus citizen though held Aus and British passports and they were married before I was born. We also travelled over to England for 8 months when I was 10 years old though I had an Aus passport then and we came back because my mum was homesick otherwise we would have ended up living there
Both parents and myself are currently living in Aus, am I still eligible for a British passport based on the fact my father was born there?Thanks
Nov 26th 2009, 5:46 am
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Re: British by Descent?
(it cost me $300 to apply for too so I really hope it does eeep!)
Nov 26th 2009, 7:04 am
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Re: British by Descent?
A long time ago I had a baby (my son)in Oz.Both his father and I are british.We had however split before my son was born and I gave up my son at birth for adoption.(My son is now 27).His adoptive parents were both british.Years later my son and I made contact and he asked me if I would help him obtain a british passport,which I gladly did.Apparently his adoptive parents were not able to do this,and it had to come from his biological mum(me).Also his biological father,even though british himself,also did'nt count towards the passport.It just went on my nationality which I though was quite strange!
Nov 26th 2009, 7:54 am
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Re: British by Descent?
You can read all about it here:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Britis...hip_by_Descent
Nov 26th 2009, 10:04 am
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Re: British by Descent?
My partner applied for his British passport 3 weeks ago (born in Aus from British parents) and it arrived yesterday. In a small number of cases they ask you to go for an interview at the Embassy, but apparently it's not done often.
Good luck
Good luck
Nov 27th 2009, 12:56 am
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Re: British by Descent?
Thanks everyone for your replies I'll keep my fingers crossed in the meantime!!!! 
Dec 17th 2009, 5:26 am
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yay found out my passport has been approved!!! 
Dec 17th 2009, 8:03 am
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