Citzenship Question

[James Millar]

Hello,

My grandfather on my fathers side was born in Scotland. My parents were both born in Australia, as was I. I reside in Australia. My father has a British passport.

Am I able to apply for a passport or citizenship? I know there are several topics on this already, but unfortunately I have been unable to find what I am looking for. Thank you for your assistance!!

Regards,
James

[Scotsgait]

See UK Border Agency | What is British citizenship? and, if you can't find out from there, contact your local British Embassy or Consul.

[JCfromGA]

You should be able to. A friend of mine is from Scotland and he got his grandson citizenship for his 8th birthday present.

[Scotsgait]

Originally Posted by JCfromGA

You should be able to. A friend of mine is from Scotland and he got his grandson citizenship for his 8th birthday present.

It's not straightforward as getting it for a child is quite different from getting it because an adult has a British parent. He needs to take proper advice.

(The general rules for children are found at UK Border Agency | Children born to British subjects )

[JCfromGA]

I didn't say for certain.. I said 'should'... conditional.

This child... has a British grandparent... not parent and was able to get citizenship. Just paperwork and money... but then again... that's all conditional

[tig]

JC hows did that work?

are the kids parents uk passport holders?

the kid must have connections to the uk other than his grandparents surely.

i dont really know how it works but i thinks theres more to it than money and paperwork to get a UK passport

[Scotsgait]

Originally Posted by JCfromGA

I didn't say for certain.. I said 'should'... conditional.

This child... has a British grandparent... not parent and was able to get citizenship. Just paperwork and money... but then again... that's all conditional

"Should" is indeed conditional - but it's a lot more definitive than words such as "possibly" or "may be" which I think would have been more appropriate to use, especially when your "evidence" is so anecdotal.