British By Blood.

You may have been born abroad, but your rights originate here. We verify your lineage to secure the passport you are entitled to.

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Born Abroad after 1 Jan 1983?

If you were born outside the UK after 1 January 1983, you are automatically a British Citizen if:

  • One of your parents was a British Citizen 'Otherwise than by Descent' (e.g., born in the UK or naturalised) at the time of your birth.

You do not need to 'apply' for citizenship. You simply apply for your passport directly. We help compile the evidence to prove your parent's status.

Does it pass to my children?

 

Generally, No. Citizenship by Descent is a 'terminal' status. You cannot automatically pass it to your children born abroad.

The Exception (Crown Service): If your British parent was in 'Crown Service' (Diplomatic, Military, or Overseas Civil Service) at the time of your birth, you are considered British Otherwise than by Descent. This means you CAN pass it on.

The "Hidden" Citizens (Historical Corrections)

  • The "Romein" Route (British Mothers)

    Born before 1983 to a British Mother.

    Historically, only fathers could pass on citizenship. This was discriminatory.

    We use Form UKM to register you as a British Citizen. The law now treats you as if your mother had the same rights as a man. You attend a ceremony and get a certificate.

  • The "Unmarried Father" Route

    Born before 1 July 2006 to an Unmarried British Father.

    Old laws barred illegitimate children from inheriting citizenship from their fathers.

    We use Form UKF to register you. We must prove paternity (DNA or birth certificate) and that your father would have passed status to you had he been married.

The "Referees" Requirement

  • The Professional Referee

    Must be a professional of any nationality (e.g., Accountant, Director, Solicitor).

  • The British Referee

    Must be a British Citizen (aged 25+) or a professional.

  • The Connection

    Both must have known you personally for 3 years. They cannot be related to you or each other.

"Good Character" is Not Automatic.

Unlike visa rules, the Nationality Act demands you be of 'Good Character.' This is a subjective test based on the 'Balance of Probabilities.'

We Audit Your History For:

  • Criminality: Custodial sentences of 12+ months usually lead to mandatory refusal.

  • Financial Health: Bankruptcy, liquidation, or unpaid Council Tax can trigger a character refusal.

  • Deception: Any past visa refusals for deception/non-disclosure are scrutinized for 10 years.

The Strategy: We do not hide flaws. We disclose them with context to control the narrative.

Citizenship by Descent FAQs

  • This is 'Double Descent' and is very rare. Unless your parent was in Crown Service, or you (the grandchild) are a Commonwealth citizen eligible for the UK Ancestry Visa, you likely cannot claim citizenship directly. You would need to move to the UK on another visa first.

  • If you are automatically British (Standard Rule), No. You just get a passport. If you are applying via a correction route (UKM/UKF), Yes, you must attend a ceremony to receive your certificate.

  • The UK allows it, but your country of birth might not (e.g., China, India, Singapore). Claiming your British passport could cause you to lose your current citizenship. We check this risk before proceeding.

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