FAQ

Is a child born in Britain to American parents automatically a British Citizen?

Of course, the answer to that isn't straightforward, it depends on residence.

Presuming that child was born in the UK after 1983, they are a citizen if:

  • One parent is a British citizen, or,
  • One parent has become a British citizen or settled in the UK since the birth and the child is under 18 when applying, or,
  • The child was born in the UK and lived in the UK until they are 10 or older

For more details and applications see Gov.uk, Register as a British citizen

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