British Citizenship (Naturalisation) Applications under 18

British Citizenship (Naturalisation) Applications under 18

There are specific rules for individuals under 18 when applying for citizenship. Not everyone born in the UK is automatically a British citizen, nor are they all eligible to apply for naturalisation.

A child born in the UK to parents who are:

• British citizens, or
• settled in the UK at the time of the child’s birth, or
• members of the UK armed forces
• is automatically granted British citizenship otherwise than by descent and does not need to register.

You can apply to register as a British citizen if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You were born in the UK on or after 1 January 1983
• You are under 18 at the time of application
• One of your parents has become a British citizen or settled in the UK since your birth

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. For the most current details, please consult the Home Office website or contact us.