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Closed Cancel fees for children born in UK before their parents acquired settlement

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Children born in UK whose parents were not settled at the time have to pay £1,012 to register them as British citizens is disproportionate and wrong. Assuming parents who have three kids before acquiring settlement or becoming a British citizens have to pay over £3,036.

HOME OFFICE FEES WITH EFFECT FROM 6 APRIL 2018 FOR CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS AND THE RIGHT OF
ABODE:
CHILDREN
B(OTA), B(OS) EM, MN1, S2, S3, T.
Child under 18 applying to register as a British citizen
**An additional £80 per applicant is required to cover the ceremony fee should
the child turn 18 during the application process. This will be required at point of
decision.

Fees:£1012

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