Guidance

Registration as a British citizen: children

Guidance on the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.

Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 12 November 2018 — see all updates

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

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Registration as British citizen: children

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This guidance tells Home Office staff about the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.

Published 27 July 2017
Last updated 12 November 2018 + show all updates

1. 12 November 2018 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.
2. 28 September 2018 Replaced the document with a new version.
3. 8 February 2018 Guidance updated.
4. 18 August 2017 Updated guidance published.
5. 27 July 2017 First published.