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    British citizenship for your child: Parents’ MN1 Form guide

    Does your child qualify for British citizenship? We will explore how a child under 18 can register as a British citizen if one of parents has achieved a specific immigration status since the child’s birth. It is generally easier than the process for adults naturalisation. However, the understanding of requirements can still be complicated.

    First of all, to register your child, you will need to fill out form MN1. A completed application is crucial – any mistakes or missing information can lead to delays or even refusals, which means losing the application fee.

    Form MN1 applications must fall within one of the following sections of the British Nationality Act 1981:

    • section 1(3) birth in the UK to parents who are now settled in the UK or have become British citizens
    • section 1(3A) birth in the UK to parents who have joined the armed forces
    • section 3(1) child whose parents are applying for British citizenship
    • section 3(2) birth abroad to parents who are British by descent and have lived in the UK or a qualifying British overseas territory
    • section 3(5) birth abroad to parents who are British by descent but are now living in the UK or a qualifying British overseas territory
    • section 3(1) – registration at the Home Secretary’s discretion
    • section 4D birth abroad to parents serving in the armed forces

    To make things clear, let’s explore the practical steps involved in registration, supported by a specific example.

    Our client, a mother residing in the UK, contacted us for assistance with her child’s British citizenship application. The child was born in the UK, and his father has recently been granted settled status in the UK.

    We have been provided to the client with a list of documents related to the child’s personal information, proof of the child’s residency in the UK, parent information, evidence of good character for both the child (if applicable) and the parents, and completed referee forms.

    Your application must be endorsed by 2 referees.

    One referee can be of any nationality but must be a professional person. A professional person could include:

    • a minister of religion
    • civil servant
    • a member of a professional body such as an accountant or a solicitor (but not one who is representing you with this application)

    The other referee must be the holder of a British citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25.

    Each referee must have known you for at least 3 years.

    Each referee must not be:

    • related to you
    • related to the other referee
    • your solicitor or agent representing you with this application
    • employed by the Home Office

    Following submission, we booked a biometrics appointment for their child.

    Within just 3 months of submitting the MN1 form, the Home Office has reached a positive decision and we receive an official naturalisation certificate.

    We guided the parents through the process of applying for the child’s first British passport with the HM Passport Office.

    Would you also like to explore your child’s options for British citizenship? Contact our team of immigration specialists today for a consultation. We can answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

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