British married Moroccan & have a new born baby

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Lostking98Active member19 October 2024 08:55:26

Hello there I'm a British citizen born and raised there married to a Moroccan lady who has now given birth my question is does my child automatically be given a British passport or not and I have been living in morocco for 9 months now but planning to go back to the UK any advice and help thank you

Bill ShepherdActive member19 October 2024 12:16:20

Yes, it is termed citizenship by descent, I believe. No matter where in the world the children happen to be born they will be British citizens. You need to *register* their birth with the British authorities to qualify for this, though. Contact the British Outpost (aka Embassy) in Rabat for more details.

kacmdima1947New member19 October 2024 12:48:07

@Lostking98 Yes, your child can automatically be a British citizen if you were born in the UK or if you have British citizenship by birth, descent, or naturalization. You can apply for their British passport, but make sure you have the required documents like your British passport and the child's birth certificate. Since you're planning to return to the UK, contact the British consulate in Morocco for assistance with the application process. It’s advisable to check the specific requirements on the UK government website for more detailed information.

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