This guidance tells Home Office staff about the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.
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Updated the Registration as a British citizen: children document.
The section on children of unmarried British or settled fathers has been amended to take into account changes made by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. Following commencement of that act, a child whose mother was married to someone else at the time of the birth can apply under section 4G of the British Nationality Act 1981.
Amended the section of Childs Immigration Status, to remove the statement that citizenship does not give any additional benefits than ILR.
Added information about the fee waiver for a child born on or after July 2006 where the mother was married to someone other than the natural father.
Replaced document with a new version.
Amendment to clarify that DNA evidence cannot be mandated and that no negative inference can be drawn if an applicant chooses not to supply such evidence.
Replaced the document with a new version.
Guidance updated.
Updated guidance published.
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