There are a number of different scenarios in which a person might qualify for British Citizenship by Registration:

If you have another type of British Nationality

If you are a British national who satisfies the requirements for British citizenship, you may submit an application for registration.

Born before 1983 to a British mother

Due to historic gender discrimination in British Nationality Law, women could not pass on their citizenship to their children born outside the UK. After the enactment of the British Nationality Act 1981 (which came into force in 1983), women could pass their citizenship onto their children born outside the UK, but this law did not apply retrospectively. To remedy this historical gender discrimination, persons born outside the UK to British mothers before 1 January 1983 now have the option of applying for British Citizenship by Registration.

Children under the age of 18

It is not possible for children to become British citizens by naturalisation until they turn 18 years old. On the other hand, parents and guardians can register their children as British citizens, which is an alternative option. There are several ways to go about this registration process, but it’s vital to remember that the regulations might be complex. We highly recommend consulting with someone for help and advice if you are unclear about which type of application to pursue.

Persons of any age who were born in the UK and did not acquire British Citizenship at birth

The British Nationality Act 1981, which came into effect on 1 January 1983, eliminated birthright citizenship, also referred to as jus soli. As a result, an individual’s British nationality now depends on their parents’ immigration status at the time of their birth. You may be eligible for British citizenship by registration if you were born in the UK but did not automatically acquire it at birth.