Register a birth help

[rusty]

There does seem to be a contradiction.

It does say that Consular birth registrations do not confer British nationality

but it also says The advantages of a Consular birth registration are a British style birth certificate is available as evidence of British nationality.

So rusty why do you disagree with FCO advice?

Four years ago we registered our son and he has a British style birth certificate and this was used to obtain a British passport for him.

If the registration does not confer British nationality how do you prove that the child is British? Passport only?

[Steve.r]

When my son was born we asked if we needed to register him in the Uk or if he needed a Uk style birth certificate. We were told there is no need and the Phils official cert was enough. We were told 'save your money' you do not need it.

He is still not registered inthe Uk, BUT he does hold a UK British passport. No need for anything else.

[Graham2263]

Hi Steve, That is interesting and would be nice to bypass the birth certificate.
Was you married at the time ?
My son isn't so I am not sure if that will make a difference or not.
I am receiving some very positive replies and lightening my shoulders already
Thank you
Graham

[Steve.r]

Hi Steve, That is interesting and would be nice to bypass the birth certificate.
Was you married at the time ?
My son isn't so I am not sure if that will make a difference or not.
I am receiving some very positive replies and lightening my shoulders already
Thank you
Graham

Yes I was married at the time when my sone was born so of course the applicatiuon for the passort went smoothly. But You have all you need, if your sone has a stamp of his passport for the time of conception. There is a section in the passport application for unmarried parents, and this can be followed to get the passport. Again, the regestration of birth/uk certificate is not needed. The NSO (even though they seen to be a mess) are quite good as long as you have everything in order, but if you don't, I am sure a little persuasion can help if you know what I mean

[Graham2263]

Thank you Steve, I know what you mean
I had this wonderful lady living close to my grandson (works in the municipal hall) do all the running around collecting all those document over a period of time and going to Manila twice, real help to us because the mother isn't the brightest star. But I think your right not needing the certificate and just going for the passport and will pass this on tomorrow and get the ball rolling. Thank you Steve

[Steve.r]

No probs Graham, I hope it all works out.

[Graham2263]

lol yes it is confusing, also made worse as parents were not married, so we're not sure if passport only application would be considered without a birth cert.
He has a local and NSO birth cert, and Philippine embassy London sworn paternity document and consent to use the surname of father.
Philippine embassy also told me he didn't need a UK birth cert to apply for passport, but then FCO said on the phone he did ?
Who knows. Thanks for everything guys