2006-08-17 06:40:20 · 17 answers · asked by wheelrim 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The Nationality Act provides three citizenships
1. Before 1 January 1983, almost every child born in the United Kingdom was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies. The only exceptions were children who were born to certain people holding diplomatic or consular status. Under the British Nationality Act 1981, which came into force on 1 January 1983, citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies was replaced by three new citizenships: British citizenship, British Dependent Territories citizenship and British Overseas citizenship.
2. A child who was born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 will be a British citizen if either the father or the mother is a British citizen. A child who was born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 will also be a British citizen if either the father or mother, although not a British citizen, is legally settled in the United Kingdom. In any other circumstances, a child who was born in the United Kingdom on or after 1 January 1983 will not be a British citizen.
3. A child who was born in a qualifying territory on or after 21 May 2002 will also be a British citizen if the father or mother was a British citizen or legally settled either in the United Kingdom or that territory.
2006-08-17 06:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by igortrisic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Australia - the respond is not any. to verify that a newborn born in Australia to be a citizen on delivery between the father and mom would desire to already be a citizen or have a PR visa (that's a experienced visa that has a 2+ 12 months utility time). in the progression one discern is a citizen and the relationship breaks down (e.g. if the father is a citizen and the mum isn't) then the mum has the alternative of the two leaving Australia with the youngster - or leaving the youngster with the father and leaving herself. Having a citizen as a newborn does not grant the mum (or non-citizen discern) any rights.
2016-10-02 05:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Igor is correct, the child will be a British citizen only if one of the parents is either a citizen or is settled in the UK. The child can also become a citizen later, if his parents take certain actions. Here is a more formal reference:
2006-08-17 07:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that anyone born in the UK is entitled to British citizenship. Dependant on which country you come from, and dependent on father's nationality, the baby misfit be entitled to those nationalities too.
2006-08-20 18:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a British Citizen and have obtained Citizenship after Indefinate Leave to Remain then the child would be british... otherwise not, it would take the mother's nationality
2006-08-17 06:51:31 · answer #5 · answered by button_mushroom_x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby woukld be a UK citizen but still have the mother's nationality.
2006-08-17 06:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by WheelchairBA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The baby won't become a British citizen automatically, if you are not British
2006-08-17 10:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That baby would be a citizen of the UK then.
2006-08-17 06:46:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think europe is a bit more strict and your baby may not qualify. My son's English only because his father and father's mother were born there.
2006-08-17 06:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe your child will now take the mothers nationality not be automatically british.
2006-08-17 06:46:36 · answer #10 · answered by bubblerap666 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋