How do I apply for a british passport for a canadian child under 16 born to british father?

Question

How do I apply for a british passport for a canadian child under 16 born to british father?

Answer 1

There are numerous options other than just getting British citizenship. (for instance a canadian under the age of 26 can visit Britain for up to one year under the young person's tourist visa or a British patriality visa will allow an extended stay as well).

Citizenship is a possibility from what you describe - but may take more effort.

Suggest you contact the British High Commission in Ottawa or visit thier web site.

http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/...

Answer 2

Descent from a parent

(a)  Father - children born before 01 July 2006

  

By legitimate descent from a father born, registered or naturalised in the UK. Legitimate descent in British nationality law requires the father to be legally married to the mother at the time of the birth.

If the parents marry after the birth, the marriage will normally serve to legitimate the child's birth but there is a particular procedure to be followed in order to establish this.

If the parents choose not to marry, the father can apply for citizenship on behalf of a minor child (under 18). See British Citizenship for forms and fees.

Descent from a parent

(a)  Father - children born before 01 July 2006

  

By legitimate descent from a father born, registered or naturalised in the UK. Legitimate descent in British nationality law requires the father to be legally married to the mother at the time of the birth.

Example - you were born overseas and at the time of your birth your father was British by birth in the UK or by registration or naturalisation in the UK and your parents were legally married at the time of your birth. Common-law relationships are not recognised for citizenship purposes.

If the parents marry after the birth, the marriage will normally serve to legitimate the child's birth but there is a particular procedure to be followed in order to establish this. The necessary forms will be sent on request to our fax number [phone]. Please supply an address.

If the parents choose not to marry, the father can apply for citizenship on behalf of a minor child (under 18). See British Citizenship for forms and fees.

If the father is a British citizen not by birth but by registration or naturalisation in the UK only children legitimately born to him after the effective date of his registration will be eligible.