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Form MN1

Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British citizen

To be used by people in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and British overseas territories, and by people who live elsewhere and want to apply by post.

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Border, Immigration and Citizenship system at www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders- immigration-and-citizenship. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.

February 2020

Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British citizen

Before completing this form, you should read the accompanying MN1 guide (www. gov.uk/government/publications/form-mn1-guidance). Fill in those parts of the form that apply to this child’s application and cross out all other parts. If there is not enough space, use the ‘Further information not covered in other sections’ page.

If you want help to complete this application form, you may wish to contact a competent adviser, for example, a solicitor or agent registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (refer to ‘OISC and Immigration Advice’ section of the MN1 guide (www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-mn1-guidance) which accompanies this form for details).

We recommend that you keep a copy of this application.

Ensure that you read the MN1 guide, which accompanies this form. You should ensure that you understand the criteria for registering children before submitting the application. Full fees cannot be returned for applications that fail.

Write in BLOCK CAPITALS using black ink. Enter all dates as dd-mm-yyyy, for example, 30/02/2010.

Section 1 - Personal Information

1.1Indicate the section of the British Nationality Act 1981 under which you would like the application considered. See MN1guide (www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-mn1-guidance) for further details:

1.2State any reference numbers used in your

immigration applications:

1.5Surname/family name (the name you give here will be the name shown on the child’s certificate so ensure it is spelt correctly and you have written it in the correct order):

1.6Other names (If different from the name shown on the child’s passport/birth certificate, explain why on final page of the form):

1.7If the child is or has ever been known by any name or names apart from those mentioned above, give details here:

1.8The date and reason for the change of name (for example, marriage, adoption, change of name by deed poll):

1.9Present nationality:

1.10National Insurance number (if any):

1.11Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y

1.12Village or town or city of birth:

1.13Country of birth:

1.15What is child’s current marital status? Tick one box only.

1.16Present address (you must give us any change of address in writing while we are considering this application):

Postcode:

Daytime/Mobile telephone number:

Evening telephone number:

Email address:

For validation purposes, write your e-mail address again in the box below:

1.25Child’s father’s contact telephone number and email address (if different from child’s):

1.26Child’s father’s nationality. If a British citizen say how and when this was acquired, for example, birth, adoption, descent, registration or naturalisation. If dead, give date and place of death and nationality at time of death:

1.27Date father became settled in the UK (for example, granted indefinite leave to remain):

If the father is serving in the armed forces

1.28Date father joined the armed forces:

1.29Country/place where father serving when the child was born:

Mother’s details

1.30Child’s mother’s full name:

Child’s mother’s maiden name:

1.32Child’s mother’s town and country of birth:

1.33Child’s mother’s address if different from child’s address:

Postcode:

1.34Child’s mother’s contact telephone number and email address (if different from child’s):

1.35Child’s mother’s nationality. If a British citizen say how and when this was acquired, for example, birth, adoption, descent, registration or naturalisation. If dead, give date and place of death and nationality at time of death:

1.36Date mother became settled in the UK (for example, granted indefinite leave to remain):

If the mother is serving in the armed forces

1.37Date mother joined the armed forces:

1.38Country/place where mother serving when the child was born:

If someone else, give details:

If the child is married, in civil partnership or living with someone as if married or in civil partnership, provide details of their partner.

1.41Full name (before marriage/civil partnership) of partner:

1.42Name at birth:

1.44Partner’s village, town or city and country of birth:

1.45Partner’s nationality:

1.46Partner’s present address:

Postcode:

1.47Date and place of marriage/civil partnership (if applicable):

1.48Date and place of legal separation (if applicable):

Section 2 - Residence requirements

2.1If the child is resident in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory (see ‘Residence requirement’ section of the Nationality forms guide (www.gov.uk/government/publications/ nationality-forms-guide), give date and place of first arrival:

Date:Place:

D D M M Y Y Y Y

2.2Provide details of the child’s addresses in the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories for the last 5 years, or if less than 5 years, give details of all addresses since entry.

2.3Give details of all absences from the United Kingdom and the British overseas territories during the period of residence above.

Failure to complete this will result in delay to the application.

If necessary, continue on final page of this applicaion form.

Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page):

2.4In which country will the child live if this application is granted:

Section 3 - Parents’ residence in the UK or the British overseas territories, where applicable

(See ‘Residence requirements’ section of the Nationality forms guide www.gov.uk/government/ publications/nationality-forms-guide)

3.1State which parent is the one who is a British citizen by descent and on whom this application is based:

3.2Provide the above parent’s addresses in the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories during the reckonable 3 year period:

3.3Give details of all absences from the United Kingdom and the British overseas territories during the reckonable period of residence above. If necessary, continue on final page of this application form:

Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page)

Failure to complete this will result in delay of the application:

3.4Provide details of the other parent’s addresses in the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories during the reckonable 3 year period (if different from 3.2):

3.5Give details of all of the parents’ absences from the United Kingdom and the British overseas territories during the reckonable period of residence above. If necessary, continue on the final page of this application form:

Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page)

Failure to complete this will result in delay of the application:

3.6Provide details of the child’s grandparent from whom the parent in 3.1 derived British citizenship by descent:

Full name:

3.9Country of birth:

3.10Nationality:

3.11If he or she became a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or British citizen by registration or naturalisation give certificate number and date of issue:

Parent who is an EEA national exercising EC Treaty rights.

3.13If one of the parents is an EEA national and is claiming to have permanent residence since 30 April 2006, tick one or more of the boxes below to show the way(s) in which you have exercised Treaty rights for the past 5 years and give the relevant dates:

Employment

Self employment

Study

Economic self-sufficiency

Retired

Permanent incapacity

3.14If the parent concerned is an A8 national (see ‘Children of EEA nationals’ section of the MN1 guide) and is exercising their Treaty rights in the UK as a worker, give date of registration under the Worker Registration Scheme:

3.15If the parent concerned exercised Treaty rights in employment, self-employment or study, give details below, starting with the most recent if more than one employer and/or place of study. If necessary, continue on final page of this application form:

3.16If you are applying under section 3(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, tick here to confirm that you have read the information on ‘Section 3(2) and Section 3(5)’ of MN1 guide, you are aware of section 3(5) of the British Nationality Act 1981, but still wish to apply under section 3(2) even though this gives British citizenship by descent:

Section 4 - Good Character Requirement

This section applies to the child applicant if they are aged 10 and over. You need to give information which will help the Home Secretary to decide whether they can be satisfied that you are of good character. Checks will be made with the police and possibly other Government Departments, the Security Service and other agencies.

4.1Child’s occupation/job if any? Enter “student” if the child is in full time education or part time education and they are not employed:

4.2 Name of employer or school or college:

4.3Address of employer or school or college:

Postcode:

4.4Tax reference number (if applicable):

Personal History (criminal convictions, war crimes, etc.)

This section asks about any criminal convictions, any civil judgments or civil penalties made against the applicant and details of any involvement the applicant may have had in war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity or terrorism. If you fail to answer all of these questions as fully and accurately as possible, the application may be refused.

It is an offence under Section 46(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981 to make a statement or representation which is known to be false or is not believed to be true. Information given will be checked with other agencies.

4.5Has the applicant been convicted of any criminal offence in the UK or any other country?

4.6Give details below for each criminal conviction, starting with the most recent one. If the applicant has received more than 2 convictions, photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.

We will carry out criminal record checks on all applicants. You must give details of all criminal convictions. This includes road traffic offences (including all drink driving offences).

Fixed Penalty Notices (such as speeding or parking tickets) do not form part of a person’s criminal record and will not be considered in the caseworker’s assessment of character unless either:

•the person has failed to pay and there were criminal proceedings as a result

•the person has received numerous fixed penalty notices

Criminal conviction 1

Country where convicted:

Nature of offence:

Sentence given:

If you were sentenced to a period of imprisonment, what was the length of the prison sentence (in months)?

months

Criminal conviction 2

Country where convicted:

Nature of offence:

Sentence given:

If you were sentenced to a period of imprisonment, what was the length of the prison sentence (in months)?

months

4.7Does the applicant have any civil judgments against him/her or any civil penalty under the UK Immigration Acts?

4.8Give details for each civil judgment or any civil penalty under the UK immigration acts, starting with the most recent one.

If the applicant has received more than 2 civil judgments and/or civil penalties under the UK Immigrations Acts, photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.

Details of judgment or civil penalty 1

Details of judgment or civil penalty 2

You must answer questions 4.9 to 4.17 below even if you have answered no to question 4.5. For help in answering these questions, see the ‘Good character’ section in MN1 guide.

4.9Has the applicant received any cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands in the UK or any other country?

4.10Give details for each caution (simple or conditional), warning or reprimand starting with the most recent one.

If the child has received more than 2 cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands, photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.

Details of caution (simple or conditional), warning, or reprimand 1

Country where caution, warning or reprimand received:

Details of caution (simple or conditional), warning, or reprimand 2

Country where caution, warning or reprimand received:

You must answer questions 4.11 to 4.17 below even if you have answered no to question 4.5. For help in answering these questions, see the ‘Good character’ section in the MN1 guide.

4.11Are the child’s details recorded by the police in respect of certain sexual offences (on the “sex offenders register”), or is she/he subject to a notification order, a sexual offences prevention order, a foreign travel order, or a risk of sexual harm order (or equivalent order made in a British overseas territory or any other country)?

4.12Has the child ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which she/ he has not yet been tried in court? (if they have been recently arrested or are subject to police enquiries, you should check and confirm whether action is outstanding that may lead to a court appearance).

4.13In times of peace or war has the child ever been involved in, or suspected of involvement in, war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?

4.14Has the child ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?

4.15Have they ever been a member of, or given support to an organisation which has been concerned in terrorism?

4.16Has the child ever, by any means or medium, expressed views that justify or glorify terrorist violence or that may encourage others to terrorist acts or other serious criminal acts?

4.17Has the child ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that they may not be considered a person of good character (see the ‘Good Character section of the MN1 guide)?

4.18If you have answered yes to question 4.11, 4.12, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 4.16, or 4.17 you must give further details in the space provided below. If you need more space, continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with this form.

For the purposes of answering questions 4.13 to 4.17, refer to the Guide MN1 which provides guidance on actions which may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide or terrorist activities.

5.1Each referee should know the child personally. One referee should be a professional who has engaged with the child in a professional capacity, such as a teacher, health visitor, social worker or minister of religion. The other referee must normally be the holder of a British citizen passport and either a professional person or over the age of 25.

Referees must:

•not be a relative, solicitor or agent of the applicant

•not be related to the other referee

•not be employed by the Home Office

•not have been convicted of an imprisonable offence during the last 10 years (unless that conviction can be disregarded in line with the table shown on page 25 of the MN1 guide)

•have known the applicant personally

•be willing to give full details of their knowledge of the applicant

•advise the Home Office of any reason why the applicant should not be registered

1st Referee declaration

I declare that I am qualified to act as a referee. The photograph above is a true likeness of the applicant. I confirm each of the points in 5.1 above. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the details given on page 3 of this form are correct.

5.2Say how you know the child and state either your age or your profession:

5.41st referee full name:

Postcode:

If you have been at this address for less than 3 years, list previous addresses on final page.

5.7 Daytime telephone number:

5.8Email address:

For validation purposes, write your e-mail address again in the box below:

5.9Current British citizen passport number (if any):

I understand that I may be liable for prosecution resulting in a penalty of up to 3 months imprisonment or a fine not exceeding £5000 or both, if I knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration.

2nd Referee declaration

I declare that I am qualified to act as a referee. The photograph on page 20 is a true likeness of the applicant. I confirm each of the points in 5.1 above. I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the details given on page 3 of this form are correct.

5.10Say how you know the applicant, and state either your age or your profession:

5.122nd referee full name:

Postcode:

If you have been at this address for less than 3 years, list previous addresses on final page of this form.

5.15 Daytime telephone number:

5.16Email address:

For validation purposes, write your email address again in the box below:

5.17Current British citizen passport number (if any):

I understand that I may be liable for prosecution resulting in a penalty of up to 3 months imprisonment or a fine not exceeding £5000 or both, if I knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration.

Section 6 - Biometric enrolment

In accordance with British Nationality (General) (Amendment) (2) Regulations 2015 anyone applying for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must register their biometric information. For more information about registering your biometric information, see the accompanying guidance notes, which you must read before completing this form.

If you have a current grant of leave on a biometric residence permit (BRP), you must provide your BRP for the application to be valid and complete.

6.1Have you been issued with a BRP with a previous application for leave?

Give details of your BRP. For the application to be valid and complete, your current BRP must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form.

6.6Nationality:

If not enclosed state the location of biometric residence permit:

6.8If the required BRP has been returned to the Home Office, give details of the reason it was sent to us:

6.10If the biometric resident permit was stolen, give the police report number, crime reference number, the police station and the date reported to the police.

Police report number:

Crime reference number:

Police station:

6.11If the required BRP is not enclosed, give details why you are unable to provide it:

6.12Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the UK or abroad?

6.14Give details where your fingerprints were taken, including the town or city and country:

6.15Give details of the British diplomatic post(s) involved if the application(s) was or were made abroad:

6.16Do you have a medical or physical condition which may require special arrangements for your biometric features to be recorded?

Applicants under the age of 16

Complete questions 6.17, 6.18, 6.19.

(Applicants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian.)

6.18Give details of the person who will be accompanying the applicant when he or she attends their Biometric information registration appointment:

Name of responsible adult:

Address of responsible adult:

Relationship to child:

6.19Is this person the applicant’s parent or legal guardian?

6.20Explain why a person other than the applicant’s parent or legal guardian will be accompanying the applicant:

6.21Declaration to be completed by all applicants

As required by British Nationality (General) (Amendment) (2) Regulations 2015, I confirm that I wish to register my biometric information.

(If applying for a person under the age of 16), I understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated to be present when fingerprints and/or a photograph are taken.

Signature of applicant/parent or guardian:

Date:

Section 7 - Consent to the application

The consent of both parents is required for applications made under section 3(5) and 4D and is expected for all other applications.

7.3If only one parent has signed, say why the other parent has not signed and provide supporting documents (see ‘Consent to the application’ section of the Nationality forms guide):

Postcode:

and consent to this application for their registration as a British citizen. I am authorised to act as guardian by either the court at:

or

the child’s father or mother whose consent is attached

signed:

Daytime telephone number:

7.5Child’s consent where they are making an application on their own behalf

apply for registration as a British citizen and attach the consent of my father/mother/guardian to this application.

Signed:

Section 8 - Declaration

Warning: to give false information on this form knowingly or recklessly is a criminal offence punishable with up to 3 months’ imprisonment or by a fine not exceeding £5000 or both.

(Section 46(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981, as amended).

8.1 I (full name in block letters)

declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in this application is correct. I know of no reason why the child should not be registered as a British citizen. I promise to inform the Home Secretary in writing of any change in circumstances which may affect the accuracy of the information given whilst this application is being considered by the Home Office.

I understand that all information provided by me to the Home Office will be treated in confidence; that it may be disclosed to other government departments, agencies, local authorities, the police, foreign governments and other bodies for immigration purposes or to enable them to perform their functions; and that, if such bodies provide the Home Office with any information about me which may be relevant for immigration purposes, it may be used in reaching a decision on my application.

I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agencies to prevent and detect fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies may provide the Home Office with information about me. Further details explaining when information may be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can be obtained from the Home Office website.

I understand that I may be liable for prosecution if I have knowingly or recklessly provided false or incomplete information.

I authorise the HM Revenue & Customs to provide the UK Visas and Immigration with any information relevant to this application, and with any information needed to check the information I have provided. I understand that any information provided to the HM Revenue & Customs in connection with this application may be used by them for the purpose of their statutory functions.

8.2 I confirm that I have read and understood the MN1 guide

8.3 I confirm that I have enclosed the appropriate registration fee

8.4I understand that if I withdraw my application, or it is refused, only part of the fee will be returned to me

8.5 I confirm that I have enclosed the appropriate documents

8.6Where I have provided a photocopy of my parent’s, adoptive parent’s or grandparent’s British passport, I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is a complete and full copy of that original document.

8.7I understand that a certificate of citizenship may be withdrawn if it is found to

have been obtained by fraud, false representation or concealment of any material fact, or if someone registered as a British citizen goes on to engage in conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the public good.

8.8[For parents applying for British citizenship at the same time as their child] I still want my child to be registered as a British citizen even if my own application for British citizenship is refused.

8.9For those applying under section 3(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, I confirm that I am aware of the benefits of registration under section 3(5) of the 1981 Act but still wish to proceed under section 3(2).

8.10Sign below once you are satisfied you have completed the form correctly. Fees are not fully refundable for applications that fail. You are recommended to read the guide, particularly those sections on how to qualify and the residence requirements.

Further information not covered in other sections