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Nikkiwheeler Mar 16th 2021 11:38 pm

How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British.
 
Hi I am new to the forum, thank you for letting me join. I have some questions regarding getting my daughter British Citizenship. I am British born, married an American, moved to the States, have 1 child here and now I am an American Citizen. I have a Son and grandchildren British born still living in the UK with other family relatives. My child is 12 years old. I have been to Gov.co.uk and looked at the requirements but they seem confusing.

There is no-one really to contact without paying huge phone fee's. I'd like to know if anyone can help me with this?

I'd be very grateful for any advice

Kind regards
Nikki

SanDiegogirl Mar 17th 2021 12:02 am

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 
As you are British born and bred, your daughter, born in the US, is a Brit by descent (i.e born overseas to a British parent)

You just need to get her a British passport.

BritInParis Mar 17th 2021 2:24 am

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 
https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

civilservant Mar 17th 2021 11:35 am

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 

Originally Posted by SanDiegogirl (Post 12984419)
As you are British born and bred, your daughter, born in the US, is a Brit by descent (i.e born overseas to a British parent)

You just need to get her a British passport.


This.

BiP helpfully provided the link too.

BritInParis Mar 17th 2021 11:58 am

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 
You should also consider consular birth registration. It’s not mandatory but I would recommend taking advantage of it where available.

https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Briti..._Registration_

Nikkiwheeler Mar 17th 2021 4:45 pm

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 
Thank you :) This is why I was confused reading the documents, I will go ahead and get this figured out!!!

Nikkiwheeler Mar 17th 2021 4:46 pm

Re: How to obtain British Citizenship for American born child, parent is British
 
Thank you :)


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