Originally Posted by Saff_Parker

Apologies for bringing up a really old thread but you seem to know your stuff so I wanted to ask the question if that's ok!

In regards to point (a) in your above post, is 'registration' as a British citizen the same as receiving a passport? I.E. if I register my baby as a British citizen (born outside the UK to a Brit-by-descent) will they receive the British passport or is 'registration' a certificate of some kind?

Thank you

Originally Posted by BritInParis

Registration as a British citizen would entail sending an application to the Home Office in Liverpool. Once approved you will receive a Certificate of Registration as a British Citizen in the post. You can then use that certificate to apply to HM Passport Office for a British passport.

Originally Posted by Saff_Parker

Understood, thank you very much!

Originally Posted by BritInParis

You're very welcome. I would encourage to read back through the thread and understand the disadvantages of S.3(2) registration. S.3(5) registration is a much preferable option if at all possible.

Originally Posted by Saff_Parker

Completely understood.
Unfortunately I don't think I (British by Descent) will live in the UK with my child for three consecutive years in the near future so I would have to go with option S.3(2), even if it means my grandchild would not be able to obtain British citizenship and passport.

Originally Posted by BritLivingAbroad

Coming back to this very helpful thread.

So I am British by descent. However, my partner is not British.

Can I confirm that only one parent needs to have British Citizenship to be able to apply for the child to get either British by descent or otherwise than by descent [either via Section 3(2) or Section3(5)]?
Or do both parents need to be British?

Thanks