[quote author=ronkybabe2003 post=69869170]Hi... if you became British citizen on or before the birth of ur child automatically the child is British... U just need to pick the form at the post office fill it with necessary document ad stated in the form.... go for passport check at the post office and wait for ur child British passport within 4 to 8 weeks.... if the Home Ofgice have and question in regard yo the application they will contact you either by email or phone ..... trust me on this


But the child is in Nigeria! What do you mean by just to the Post Office? There is more to it than that....

I shall also like to know how to go about it but it will have to do with both parents going to Nja and the British High Commission to get the Passport. That is what I intend to do but the other snag is that the countersigner of the child's passport photos should hold a British Passport and will have known the mother (or father as the case may be) for 2 years.

However, I intend to pick up at least 2 blank application forms from the UK and fill everything and include as much supporting documents as possible and head to Victoria Island (I presume that is where the BHC is?)

* Note: The Passport Office in Nigeria do not want the British Passport to be sent by courier to the mother (or father); so a presence will be required for them to photocopy the passport or evidence it in whatever way they do.

** I am sorry I have not helped much but it seems that it is a question of paying £2000 for a British child VISA upfront and then doing the Passport in the UK or traveliing to Nja for less to get the child's passport and this will be even more beneficial to the Spousal Visa application... My tuppence worth! LOL

[quote author=chrisj2 post=69871188][/quote]

can i send you my account for u to lend me some money biko.......

ricki:


can i send you my account for u to lend me some money biko.......

ha ha ha. what is that about?

ricki:


i am applying for my son currently so what is the biggy??

or am i applying from anoda planet? all they ask for is birth cert(local and national) and later any evidence to back up ur application. Its way easy to do from naija because u show them ur papers and they scan it right there and return.

So if u have plenty money go ahead with your plan.........

Just going through your reply... It seems that you have gone through the process of applying for the passport. Why dont you enlighten us properly - try and give more details; that will be most helpful. Thanks.

BTW, you have just confirmed what I thought... You go there and get the documents scanned and then wait. However, like I said, the two parents will have to be in Nja for that to happen; unless you are going to go there with the Passport of your spouse who is in the UK... I read somewhere that they frown on that.

Note: I think you might have got me wrong asking me for money because I actually agree with you and others that it is cheaper to do the passport for a child in the Nigeria than to pay for a child's VISA with the spouse's application.

** I have other special issues relating to a step child - and I cannot get my head around that potential problem; not at the moment...

Tracked my status via TLSContact website... It's now saying 'passport ready for collection'

I've not received an email yet sha. Should I risk going to the visa office tomorrow anyway

[quote author=ronkybabe2003 post=69869170]Hi... if you became British citizen on or before the birth of ur child automatically the child is British... U just need to pick the form at the post office fill it with necessary document ad stated in the form.... go for passport check at the post office and wait for ur child British passport within 4 to 8 weeks.... if the Home Ofgice have and question in regard yo the application they will contact you either by email or phone ..... trust me on this

That information is correct only for people in the uk. He wants to apply for his child in nigeria. You can't pick up the form from post office and home office quotes minimum of 14 weeks for passport application from Nigeria.

ronkybabe2003:
Hi... if you became British citizen on or before the birth of ur child automatically the child is British... U just need to pick the form at the post office fill it with necessary document ad stated in the form.... go for passport check at the post office and wait for ur child British passport within 4 to 8 weeks.... if the Home Ofgice have and question in regard yo the application they will contact you either by email or phone ..... trust me on this

That information is only for people applying in the uk. Please don't confuse the poor guy further

chrisj2:


Just going through your reply... It seems that you have gone through the process of applying for the passport. Why dont you enlighten us properly - try and give more details; that will be most helpful. Thanks.

BTW, you have just confirmed what I thought... You go there and get the documents scanned and then wait. However, like I said, the two parents will have to be in Nja for that to happen; unless you are going to go there with the Passport of your spouse who is in the UK... I read somewhere that they frown on that.

Note: I think you might have got me wrong asking me for money because I actually agree with you and others that it is cheaper to do the passport for a child in the Nigeria than to pay for a child's VISA with the spouse's application.

** I have other special issues relating to a step child - and I cannot get my head around that potential problem; not at the moment...

They don't do passport in the British embassy in Nigeria anymore. It way more complicated than that now. Now it's like spousal visa. You send your forms and supporting documents to Durham and it will processed there. They sent the passport and supporting documents back through DHL separately

Velourcity31:
Tracked my status via TLSContact website... It's now saying 'passport ready for collection'

I've not received an email yet sha. Should I risk going to the visa office tomorrow anyway

Timeline please

Ibkbosson:


They don't do passport in the British embassy in Nigeria anymore. It way more complicated than that now. Now it's like spousal visa. You send your forms and supporting documents to Durham and it will processed there. They sent the passport and supporting documents back through DHL separately

Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

Velourcity31:
Tracked my status via TLSContact website... It's now saying 'passport ready for collection'

I've not received an email yet sha. Should I risk going to the visa office tomorrow anyway

There is no risk involved, go pick up your visa!!

chrisj2:


Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

Yes I am sure because I just got my child's British passport in May. It took 7 weeks to get it. Home office know how they verify documents it's nothing for you to worry about. My son got his citizenship automatically from his father so no need to register him as a British citizen. I got passport for £76 then plus courier but now it's like £88. As for countersigning. My British friend countersigned for me. My husband mailed the form and one of my son's passport to her in London she countersigned then sent it back. I explained how to go about it in my previous answer to Deji

chrisj2:


Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

You proof the child is yours by your name being on the birth certificate. You also have to submit pictures of you with the child and your wife since the child's birth

chrisj2:


Are you absolutely sure about this? If so, then it is just too complicating because you cannot do online application for someone living in Nigeria. As for the supporting documents, it will also be hard for all the documents to be verified because the child and mother are in Nigeria; so how can one even prove that the child is your own by simply sending documents. What about the countersigning?

This is very confusing!

How much is it to Register a child as British in Nigeria and how does one go about it?

HOLD ON GUYS... let us calm down and understand the situation, so we can help one another.

I think taking a step back to read all that's been written and try to make sense of it, will be the best approach now. There's been too much conflicting information and it is a bit confusing majorly because you all do not understand the actual situation of the applicants and sponsor.

Let me try to summarize what I can gather thus far, please confirm if this is right?

1. The sponsor (husband) is in the UK as a naturalized citizen
2. The applicant (wife) is in Nigeria with a child whose father is the sponsor
3. The child was born in Nigeria (guessing)
4. The applicant and child are currently in Nigeria
5. The information required is:
a. Should settlement applications be submitted for both wife and child (with two application & Ihs fees)
b. Can the sponsor apply for a British passport for the child in Nigeria? If yes, what is the process?
c. If the child is able to get a British passport then the settlement applicant and fees would not be required, yes!
d. If the child gets a British passport, it also helps to boost the applicant's chances of getting a settlement visa, yes!

Let us try to answer QUESTION B, thanks.

oxygyne:


HOLD ON GUYS... let us calm down and understand the situation, so we can help one another.

I think taking a step back to read all that's been written and try to make sense of it, will be the best approach now. There's been too much conflicting information and it is a bit confusing majorly because you all do not understand the actual situation of the applicants and sponsor.

Let me try to summarize what I can gather thus far, please confirm if this is right?

1. The sponsor (husband) is in the UK as a naturalized citizen
2. The applicant (wife) is in Nigeria with a child whose father is the sponsor
3. The child was born in Nigeria (guessing)
4. The applicant and child are currently in Nigeria
5. The information required is:
a. Should settlement applications be submitted for both wife and child (with two application & Ihs fees)
b. Can the sponsor apply for a British passport for the child in Nigeria? If yes, what is the process?
c. If the child is able to get a British passport then the settlement applicant and fees would not be required, yes!
d. If the child gets a British passport, it also helps to boost the applicant's chances of getting a settlement visa, yes!

Let us try to answer QUESTION B, thanks.

I have already answered question B for him and he has called passport office to confirm.

oxygyne:


HOLD ON GUYS... let us calm down and understand the situation, so we can help one another.

I think taking a step back to read all that's been written and try to make sense of it, will be the best approach now. There's been too much conflicting information and it is a bit confusing majorly because you all do not understand the actual situation of the applicants and sponsor.

Let me try to summarize what I can gather thus far, please confirm if this is right?

1. The sponsor (husband) is in the UK as a naturalized citizen
2. The applicant (wife) is in Nigeria with a child whose father is the sponsor
3. The child was born in Nigeria (guessing)
4. The applicant and child are currently in Nigeria
5. The information required is:
a. Should settlement applications be submitted for both wife and child (with two application & Ihs fees)
b. Can the sponsor apply for a British passport for the child in Nigeria? If yes, what is the process?
c. If the child is able to get a British passport then the settlement applicant and fees would not be required, yes!
d. If the child gets a British passport, it also helps to boost the applicant's chances of getting a settlement visa, yes!

Let us try to answer QUESTION B, thanks.

I think a DNA test is needed in this case.

Hello everyone, please is there anyone who has written( IELTS for UKVI LIFE SKILLS A1).
Please i need more information from someone who has written the the test, questions asked pleased during the test so I can practice them. My test is on the 9th of August, I will appreciate your quick response thanks.......

Ibkbosson:

You proof the child is yours by your name being on the birth certificate. You also have to submit pictures of you with the child and your wife since the child's birth

Thanks for clarifying the situation because some of the answers are simply not relevant to the situation.

However, I have a strong suspicion that your idea that you simply submit the Nigerian birth certificate with pictures with you and the child will not suffice; unless you can tell me straight that you have done so recently in 2017 or 2018.

I am not an entry clearance officer but even being at the birth of a child does not mean the child is yours; including going to antenatal and naming ceremonies and birth certificates, pictures etc. I was there when the birth certificate was done and it was so casual that I could have been anybody but the father of the child.

The UK does not trust most things that come out of Nigeria and they have their reasons... So the only way to prove you are the father (or parent) of a child born in Nigeria is through a reputable DNA test and certificate. And the UK does not just take any DNA test, it has to be from a reputable if not recommended organisation and this appears to be what they are moving towards for Nigerians (we know some people traffic and so on...). This is also becoming the case in the UK for people trying to get status for their children - they make you go for the most expensive DNA test not just the bog standards.

What we need is someone that has actually done this very recently.

Ibkbosson:

You proof the child is yours by your name being on the birth certificate. You also have to submit pictures of you with the child and your wife since the child's birth

We’re more than providing DNA test, this isn’t applicable to us. There are some people that needs to provide that, certainly not us. Secondly,
my dad a doctor and jnr bro a doctor both wrote
support letters to confirm everything. Moreover ,
as a nurse in the UK that follows
NMC code of conducts I don’t think I’ll
put my life long job for survival on the line
by misleading them. Don’t get me wrong I know
you’re helping I’m just saying my bits for you
to know. The UKVI replied to my mail and said
that she’s eligible for a British visa.

The only way would be for it to be delivered to the
person’s address. No matter what you say
to make easier the HPO also advised the same
and they can’t post it to me in the UK nor Brit embassy for pickup. We have affidavits, registry
certificate, punch newspapers change of name,
wedding IV, pictures with dates and descriptions at
the back. Relationship pics, TB test, Naric English
ass and comparability with her Abuad degree cert
with letter of proficiency. Daughter and wife birth certificate, 3 bedroom house, and many more.


I’m replying to this post to help others here. Don’t assume anything, find out first. Had we not assume that she would get a Brit passport last year she would gotten her Brit passport by now.
Thanks to everyone inputs. I’ll update you when they both arrive.

chrisj2:


Thanks for clarifying the situation because some of the answers are simply not relevant to the situation.

However, I have a strong suspicion that your idea that you simply submit the Nigerian birth certificate with pictures with you and the child will not suffice; unless you can tell me straight that you have done so recently in 2017 or 2018.

I am not an entry clearance officer but even being at the birth of a child does not mean the child is yours; including going to antenatal and naming ceremonies and birth certificates, pictures etc. I was there when the birth certificate was done and it was so casual that I could have been anybody but the father of the child.

The UK does not trust most things that come out of Nigeria and they have their reasons... So the only way to prove you are the father (or parent) of a child born in Nigeria is through a reputable DNA test and certificate. And the UK does not just take any DNA test, it has to be from a reputable if not recommended organisation and this appears to be what they are moving towards for Nigerians (we know some people traffic and so on...). This is also becoming the case in the UK for people trying to get status for their children - they make you go for the most expensive DNA test not just the bog standards.

What we need is someone that has actually done this very recently.

That means you are not reading my other replies. I got my son's passport in May 2018

deji2009:


We’re more than providing DNA test, this isn’t applicable to us. There are some people that needs to provide that, certainly not us. Secondly,
my dad a doctor and jnr bro a doctor both wrote
support letters to confirm everything. Moreover ,
as a nurse in the UK that follows
NMC code of conducts I don’t think I’ll
put my life long job for survival on the line
by misleading them. Don’t get me wrong I know
you’re helping I’m just saying my bits for you
to know. The UKVI replied to my mail and said
that she’s eligible for a British visa.

The only way would be for it to be delivered to the
person’s address. No matter what you say
to make easier the HPO also advised the same
and they can’t post it to me in the UK nor Brit embassy for pickup. We have affidavits, registry
certificate, punch newspapers change of name,
wedding IV, pictures with dates and descriptions at
the back. Relationship pics, TB test, Naric English
ass and comparability with her Abuad degree cert
with letter of proficiency. Daughter and wife birth certificate, 3 bedroom house, and many more.


I’m replying to this post to help others here. Don’t assume anything, find out first. Had we not assume that she would get a Brit passport last year she would gotten her Brit passport by now.
Thanks to everyone inputs. I’ll update you when they both arrive.

You are doing the £2000 route. Goodluck. You could have tried to get ROA tho. Goodluck

Ibkbosson:

You are doing the £2000 route. Goodluck. You could have tried to get ROA tho. Goodluck

The guy has just gotten so confused with all the half-baked processes he has been given. I was thinking someone who has gone through similar process would just be kind enough to give him the step by step processes involved. We did something similar for my siblings. Our Dad is a British citizen by naturalization but we were all born in Nigeria and my mum happens to be the second wife Hence the need for DNA test in our own case. We applied to be registered as a British citizen through our Dad (Under the route that says if your parents are not legally married as at the time of your birth or if the were and not legally married). We were given options of some clinics for the DNA test. Ours was done at King's College Hospital in London. We became registered as a British citizen and applied for our British passport. I applied for mine in the UK but my younger ones applied from Nigeria. The form to use for applications abroad is on their website. You cannot use the post office form for applications from outside the UK.
The countersignature was done by our Church Pastor in Nigeria and he sent a colored copy of his Nigerian Passport bio data page.

We had to send the application to Durham using DHL. My Dad was later called for an interview at the VI, Lagos office. I dont think you have to travel to Nigeria for this. If you state in the application that you are in the UK and that your wife is with the child in Nigeria, they might decide how and who they would like to interview. And I am sure they would work with your locations as well.

Do not let all these posts be so overwhelming for you. Take your rime to read and digest the forms, the supporting documents and the processes on their website.
Good-luck Dear!

I have attached some useful links to this..

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564959/OS_Guidance_G3_10.16.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/462278/OS_Form_010.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564880/OS_Guidance_Notes_10.16.pdf

Ibkbosson:

Yes I am sure because I just got my child's British passport in May. It took 7 weeks to get it. Home office know how they verify documents it's nothing for you to worry about. My son got his citizenship automatically from his father so no need to register him as a British citizen. I got passport for £76 then plus courier but now it's like £88. As for countersigning. My British friend countersigned for me. My husband mailed the form and one of my son's passport to her in London she countersigned then sent it back. I explained how to go about it in my previous answer to Deji

Sorry ibkbosson!

I missed the post above... Yes, you did explain how to go about obtaining the passport. With the 'hostile environment' that has been in place in UK as regards Immigration, I was just skeptical that they will just accept documents without DNA proof but we shall see - all applicants and situations are different. You were successful - that is great! Thanks for the information given and your patience....

Minnienellie24:


The guy has just gotten so confused with all the half-baked processes he has been given. I was thinking someone who has gone through similar process would just be kind enough to give him the step by step processes involved. We did something similar for my siblings. Our Dad is a British citizen by naturalization but we were all born in Nigeria and my mum happens to be the second wife Hence the need for DNA test in our own case. We applied to be registered as a British citizen through our Dad (Under the route that says if your parents are not legally married as at the time of your birth or if the were and not legally married). We were given options of some clinics for the DNA test. Ours was done at King's College Hospital in London. We became registered as a British citizen and applied for our British passport. I applied for mine in the UK but my younger ones applied from Nigeria. The form to use for applications abroad is on their website. You cannot use the post office form for applications from outside the UK.
The countersignature was done by our Church Pastor in Nigeria and he sent a colored copy of his Nigerian Passport bio data page.

We had to send the application to Durham using DHL. My Dad was later called for an interview at the VI, Lagos office. I dont think you have to travel to Nigeria for this. If you state in the application that you are in the UK and that your wife is with the child in Nigeria, they might decide how and who they would like to interview. And I am sure they would work with your locations as well.

Do not let all these posts be so overwhelming for you. Take your rime to read and digest the forms, the supporting documents and the processes on their website.
Good-luck Dear!

I have attached some useful links to this..

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564959/OS_Guidance_G3_10.16.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/462278/OS_Form_010.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/564880/OS_Guidance_Notes_10.16.pdf

I already told him all he needs to do but he choose the visa route. So goodluck to him really. My son didn't need to register as a British citizen. I got his passport in 7 weeks

chrisj2:


Sorry ibkbosson!

I missed the post above... Yes, you did explain how to go about obtaining the passport. With the 'hostile environment' that has been in place in UK as regards Immigration, I was just skeptical that they will just accept documents without DNA proof but we shall see - all applicants and situations are different. You were successful - that is great! Thanks for the information given and your patience....

Well they didn't need DNA test because my son is mixed race but they don't always ask for DNA test. You can't even do a DNA test except they request for it. And the DNA test will be done in the British embassy

chrisj2:


Sorry ibkbosson!

I missed the post above... Yes, you did explain how to go about obtaining the passport. With the 'hostile environment' that has been in place in UK as regards Immigration, I was just skeptical that they will just accept documents without DNA proof but we shall see - all applicants and situations are different. You were successful - that is great! Thanks for the information given and your patience....

The DNA is requested in exceptional cases like mine where my parents are not legally married (UK does not completely recon with polygamy). That was why the DNA was requested.

Ibkbosson:


Well they didn't need DNA test because my son is mixed race but they don't always ask for DNA test. You can't even do a DNA test except they request for it. And the DNA test will be done in the British embassy

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We are cool!

I have now gone through the supporting documents and I cannot see the requirement for a DNA test. I am not doubting you or your success... The links provided latterly by another contributor is also very helpful as one has to apply as if one is in Nigeria and for a child otherwise the 3 links for application form, supporting documents and guidance note will not come up. It cannot be done Online for Nigerians.

*It is also good to note that your child is mixed race - kinda help in not doubting the parentage, does it not! Ha ha ha

Minnienellie24:


The DNA is requested in exceptional cases like mine where my parents are not legally married (UK does not completely recon with polygamy). That was why the DNA was requested.

Thank you! You have been even more illuminating! The links provided straight up are going to be printed off straight away.... Cheers.

Getting all the supporting documents will not be easy for moi; as missus does not even have a voter's card, ID, passport and many other things... It is a total blank page - everything has to be done from scratch... All IDs to be obtained, English test and so on and so forth and then huge concern about a step child whose father has absconded. Wish me luck! LOL (Shot gun relationship and all that - he he he}r

Success!!!

Turns out I actually did get an email yesterday but my Gmail didn't send me a notification.

Here's my Priority Visa timeline:
Application submitted online: 27th May
Biometrics Appointment: 30th May
Documents sent to husband in UK via DHL: 1st June
Documents received at Sheffield (RoyalMail special delivery signed for): 7th June
'Application is being prepared for consideration by an ECO' email from UKVI: 13th June
Email enquiry made to Home Office: 30th July
Received email response: 30th July
Passport ready for collection email: 31st July
Picked up passport with visa inside: 1st August

44 working days from biometrics to passport collection at visa centre

Velourcity31:
Success!!!

Turns out I actually did get an email yesterday but my Gmail didn't send me a notification.

Here's my timeline:
Application submitted online: 27th May
Biometrics Appointment: 30th May
Documents sent to husband in UK via DHL: 1st June
Documents received at Sheffield (RoyalMail special delivery signed for): 7th June
'Application is being prepared for consideration by an ECO' email from UKVI: 13th June
Email enquiry made to Home Office: 30th July
Received email response: 30th July
Passport ready for collection email: 31st July
Picked up passport with visa inside: 1st August

44 working days from biometrics to passport collection at visa centre

Well done! That was quicker than most - less than 3 month; progress hey? Enjoy and best of luck

Velourcity31:
Success!!!

Turns out I actually did get an email yesterday but my Gmail didn't send me a notification.

Here's my timeline:
Application submitted online: 27th May
Biometrics Appointment: 30th May
Documents sent to husband in UK via DHL: 1st June
Documents received at Sheffield (RoyalMail special delivery signed for): 7th June
'Application is being prepared for consideration by an ECO' email from UKVI: 13th June
Email enquiry made to Home Office: 30th July
Received email response: 30th July
Passport ready for collection email: 31st July
Picked up passport with visa inside: 1st August

44 working days from biometrics to passport collection at visa centre

Congratulations!!! I am soo happy for you. Goodluck to those of Us still waiting in line for our good news.

How can this be? Married 6 years and having to prove parentage through DNA... na wa o! And refused multiple times; there must be more to this than meets the eye. Hostile Environment!

* I also saw a video clip from a prominent immigration lawyer/radio personality where she postulated after come case evidence that the British government might be moving to asking for DNA tests. Lord have mercy!

** It is mind blowing to be asked to prove that one is the father or mother of a child but this is the world we live in... Just how do you really prove 100% such a thing if they express a little doubt.

* I shall be applying regardless because £88 is cheaper than the cost of DNA test (or the £2000 for a VISA for a child) even if the application is unsuccessful; it will not be the end of the world.