British citizenship for the kids
Apr 7th 2010, 3:11 pm
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British citizenship for the kids
Hello everyone
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
Also my other daughter was born in Britain 6 years ago but we let her passport lapse. Does this mean she is no longer a british citizen.
I am worried, can any ony help me.
Keel
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
Also my other daughter was born in Britain 6 years ago but we let her passport lapse. Does this mean she is no longer a british citizen.
I am worried, can any ony help me.
Keel
Apr 7th 2010, 3:38 pm
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Re: British citizenship for the kids
It's a wind up. At least I hope so.
Apr 7th 2010, 3:41 pm
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Re: British citizenship for the kids
Hello everyone
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
Also my other daughter was born in Britain 6 years ago but we let her passport lapse. Does this mean she is no longer a british citizen.
I am worried, can any ony help me.
Keel
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
Also my other daughter was born in Britain 6 years ago but we let her passport lapse. Does this mean she is no longer a british citizen.
I am worried, can any ony help me.
Keel
Your daughter is a British citizen by birth regardless of whether or not she has a passport.
Apr 7th 2010, 5:40 pm
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Re: British citizenship for the kids
Your children are British citizens. But I believe the one born in Australia would not be able to pass citizenship on to any future children.
Apr 7th 2010, 5:45 pm
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Apr 7th 2010, 11:44 pm
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Re: British citizenship for the kids
Hello everyone
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
Ive just had an upsetting conversation wth some one in the pub. He's told me that my daugther who was born here 5 years ago may not be classed as British. I assumed that my children would be British because both parents were. does any ony know if this is true.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Britis...en_Born_Abroad
Also my other daughter was born in Britain 6 years ago but we let her passport lapse. Does this mean she is no longer a british citizen.
Apr 8th 2010, 11:06 am
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Re: British citizenship for the kids
Thanks everyone.
My mind has been put at rest. I think I'll apply for the passports asap in case of any changes.
Keel
My mind has been put at rest. I think I'll apply for the passports asap in case of any changes.
Keel
