Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
British citizenship by registration (child)
A child born in the UK whose parent later becomes settled, or a child under 18 with a British parent, may register as British rather than naturalise. This is not an ILR clock.
This app provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the official GOV.UK website or consult a regulated immigration adviser.
Official GOV.UK pages
These are the Home Office pages this planner is based on. They always take priority over this tool.
- Usual ILR clock
- Not on this visa alone
- Absence limit
- n/a
- English
- Not required in this planner
- Life in the UK
- Not required