Children of British parents: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on applications for registration as a British citizen from children of British parents.
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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on how to consider applications for registration as a British citizen from:
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children born before 1 January 1983 to British mothers
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children born before 1 July 2006 to a British father, who was not married to the child鈥檚 mother
Updates to this page
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Updated guidance to reflect changes to clarify proof of paternity.
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Changes to reflect the introduction of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. A person born on or after 1 July 2006 can now apply under section 4F or 4G of the British Nationality Act 1981. A person applying under section 4C or 4I is not prevented from qualifying if their birth had not been registered at a UK consulate within 12 months of their birth.
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Updated guidance document published.
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Updated guidance document
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Updated guidance.
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Amendment to clarify that DNA evidence cannot be mandated and that no negative inference can be drawn if an applicant chooses not to supply such evidence.
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Updated guidance published.
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First published.