lancashire

Hi there, here's a scenario:

Male born 1952 in South Africa to South African parents. Maternal grandmother born in Britain.

In 1962 adopted by British born step father. Adoption took place in Southern Rhodesia.

Sibling subsequently born to mother and adoptive father has full British citizenship through father.

Being legally adopted, is this person also a British citizen?

Thank you

Jerseygirl

Welcome to BE.

I have moved your thread over to our UK Immigration Forum. No doubt someone will be along soon to help you.

lancashire

Thank you

angie_329

For a friend, I looked into an adoption in south africa by a British father who was stepfather to the adoptee. I found that adoption overseas, in that case and year, did not confer British nationality. However I am not an expert so lets see if anyone else can answer.
The 1952 male would be entitled to an ancestry visa with a British born grandmother, if a citizen of SA or Zim (commonwealth) Zim is still classed as that for ancestry visas

But its always worth checking the maternal line, when/where mother born..just in case as now the maternal line is allowed as a route.

Pulaski

An ancestry visa is only available for someone intending to work, and that seems improbable for someone who is already/almost 64 years old.

angie_329

Apparently there is no age limit on an ancestry visa and there is no specification you have to work fulltime, so a few hours, maybe part time..so it is possible (funds permitting, as you cannot use public funds). You don't need a job before you arrive. Holders of these visas can naturalise after 5 years and one year ILR. I found a useful blog on these points on (1stcontact blog 4 avoidable reasons why people miss out on ancestry visas)

BritInParis

That is my understanding also unless the child was registered with the British authorities. An ancestry visa would be an option for the OP if he was interested in working in the UK, whether part-time or full-time, for the five years required to be eligible for ILR.

lancashire

Thank you all for the very helpful responses.