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Questions tagged [uk-citizenship]

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Is my daughter a British citizen?

I am a British citizen living in France since 2006. My daughter was born in France (her father is French). Before applying for a British passport for her I need to know whether I qualify as a British citizen 'otherwise than by descent'. The reason…
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Checking Citizenship Application Progress

Is there any way to track the progress of a citizenship application? I sent my son's in late March, and have heard nothing since his biometrics were entered in mid April. It seems weird to me that there is no way to check on it's status? Any…
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Is it necessary to have an Indefinite Leave to Remain in order to apply for a UK citizenship?

I am a non-EU national, married to a non-EU national. I have a Tier 2 visa. Is it necessary for me to have an Indefinite Leave to Remain in order to apply for a British citizenship?
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Is my daughter British and can she get a British Passport

I am a British female, born in Wales 1960, now a US citizen 1999, my daughter was born in 1995 in the US. Does she have to register as a British citizen to get a passport or can she just apply? I never registered her as a child but I believe she is…
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EU citizen applying for British citizenship. Self employed and not sure how to prove it

What is the best proof of my self employed periods of work for Home Office? I have been self employed for 9 months out of five years that is needed for your employment history and am not sure what is the best proof of my employment for Home Office?…
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Child settlement in uk

I am a British by descent and my child born outside the uk. Now I am in uk with my child, how do I apply for my child's settlement. Which is the most suitable way and quick too. Please help
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Zimbabwean with both parents from the UK - Citizenship

I find myself in a weird situation which I need clarification for. I was born in May 1983 in Zimbabwe and have a Zimbabwe passport. Both my parents hold a British passport and were British from birth. My Grandfather was a British citizen. Does this…
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Apostilles on British Citizenship Paperwork

When applying for British Citizenship from abroad - what documents need to be apostilled? The guide doesn't mention any having to be.
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When can my wife and daughter apply for British citizenship

We moved back to the UK four years ago. I am a British national and my wife and daughter are Chinese. We entered the UK on EEA permit from Sweden where we meet and were married whilst I was working there. My wife and daughter were issued with…
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Non-English speaker as reference in UK Citizenship

I'm filling in the citizenship form for my son, and he needs two references and one has to have worked with him in a professional capacity. We currently live in Bolivia, which is where he is from. I had two options for this, a teacher and a social…
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Is it possible to attain British Citizenship while abroad?

I am an EU citizen and my company is based in the UK. I was sent abroad on a long term assignment for 1 year. There's a rumor however that I might stay longer here, but nothing is decided. I currently have ILR status, but I wonder in the case of my…
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