[PDF] english citizenship by descent

British citizenship by descent is normally automatically passed down by one generation to children born outside of the UK. So, if you were born outside of the UK but one of your parent's was a British citizen at the time of your birth then you may automatically acquire British citizenship by descent.
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  • Can I become a British citizen by descent?

    British citizenship is normally automatically passed down one generation to children born outside the UK.
    For example, you might automatically become a citizen if you're born outside the UK to a British parent.

  • Can I become a British citizen by descent?

    British citizenship for Children born in the UK
    British Citizenship at birth is only available to children with a parent who holds British Citizenship or settled status.
    For a child of non-British parents to receive British Citizenship by birth, at least one parent must have 'settled status' in the UK.

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