British Passports

Post by **Ina** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:12 am

Hi,

Hope someone may be able to answer this query. I have a friend born in Canada who's father was born in Scotland. Can my friend apply for a British passport and is he eligible to become a British subject?

Ina

Elwyn Soutter · Post by **Elwyn Soutter** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:09 am

In order to claim British citizenship by descent through the male line, the parents need to have been married. Assuming they are or were at the time of his birth, then yes he would be eligible to apply for a British passport. He would not be able to pass that on to his children, unless they were born in the UK.

Bervonian · Post by **Bervonian** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:12 am

Hi Ina. You'll find more information if you log on to:

ukincanada.fco.gov.uk/en/passports

Isles.

wini · Post by **wini** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:54 am

My husband and I were born in Scotland as were my 2 daughters. My son was born in Australia and he was eligible for a British passport, which he has as well as his Australian passport. We all have both.

wini

Post by **Ina** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:58 pm

Hi All,

Thanks for the quick responses. I'll pass the information on.

Many thanks,

Ina