Form MN1 Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British citizen

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1 Form MN1 Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British citizen April 2016

2 Application for registration of a child under 18 as a British citizen IMPORTANT: Before completing this form, you should read the accompanying Guide. Fill in those parts of the form that apply to this child s application (see Chapter 3 in the guide) and cross out all other parts. If there is not enough space, please 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 see page 17 of the guide which accompanies this form for details. Or you may wish to use the Nationality Checking Service operated by a number of local authorities. Your Register Office will advise if one is operated in your area. We recommend that you keep a copy of this application. NOTE: Some of the information you provide on this form will be stored on a computer which is registered under the Data Protection Act. Please ensure that you read the 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. Please write in BLOCK CAPITALS using black or blue-black ink. Please enter all dates as dd-mm-yyyy, e.g. 30/02/2010 We do not need applications for children who are already British. Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 2 of 31

3 Section 1 - Personal Information 1.1 Please indicate the section of the British Nationality Act 1981 under which you would like the application considered. See Chapter 2 of the guide for details. 1.2 Immigration and Nationality Directorate or Border and Immigration Agency or UK Border Agency reference number. 1.3 Please say if and when the child was given indefinite leave to enter/remain in the UK. If the child s parent is an EEA national, a Swiss national or a family member of an EEA or Swiss national you should ensure that they qualify for permanent residence. Child has indefinite leave to enter/remain in the UK. Date granted D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.4 Title - please select: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (please state) 1.5 Surname/Family name (Note: The name you give here will be the name shown on the child s certificate so please ensure it is spelt correctly and you have written it in the correct order): 1.6 Other names (If different from the name shown on the child s passport/birth certificate, please explain why on final page of the form): 1.7 If the child is or has ever been known by any name or names apart from those mentioned above, please give details here. 1.8 The date and reason for the change of name (marriage, adoption, change of name by deed poll etc.): 1.9 Present nationality: 1.10 National Insurance number (if any): Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 3 of 31

4 1.11 Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.12 Village or town or city of birth: 1.13 Country of birth: 1.14 Sex: (Please tick appropriate box) Male Female 1.15 What is child s current marital status? (Please tick one box only) Married In a civil partnership Divorced Civil partnership dissolved Legally separated Widowed Single/never married 1.16 Present 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: address: For validation purposes, please write your address again in the box below: If someone is representing you, that is an agent or solicitor, please tell us their: 1.17 Name Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 4 of 31

5 1.18 Address Postcode: 1.19 Telephone number: 1.20 For children aged over 17 years and six months: if the child reaches the age of 18 before the application is approved, they will need to take part in a citizenship ceremony when they are registered. The venue will normally be within a local authority area near where they live. If you want them to attend a ceremony in another area you should give us details of the local authority location below. Name Address Postcode: Details of the child s parents. (If one or both are not the birth parents, please provide details of the biological parents on final page of the form) 1.21 Child s father s name: 1.22 Child s father s date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.23 Child s father s town and country of birth: 1.24 Child s father s address if different from child s address: Postcode: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 5 of 31

6 1.25 Child s father s contact telephone number and address (if different from child s): 1.26 Child s father s nationality. If a British citizen say how and when this was acquired, eg birth, adoption, descent, registration or naturalisation. If dead, please give date and place of death and nationality at time of death: 1.27 Date father became settled in the UK (eg granted indefinite leave to remain): D D M M Y Y Y Y If the father is serving in the armed forces: 1.28 Date father joined the armed forces: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.29 Country/place where father serving when the child was born: 1.30 Child s mother s full name and maiden name: 1.31 Child s mother s date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.32 Child s mother s town and country of birth: 1.33 Child s mother s address if different from child s address: Postcode: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 6 of 31

7 1.34 Child s mother s contact telephone number and address (if different from child s): 1.35 Child s mother s nationality. If a British citizen say how and when this was acquired, eg birth, adoption, descent, registration or naturalisation. If dead, please give date and place of death and nationality at time of death: 1.36 Date mother became settled in the UK (eg granted indefinite leave to remain): D D M M Y Y Y Y If the mother is serving in the armed forces: 1.37 Date mother joined the armed forces: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.38 Country/place where mother serving when the child was born: 1.39 Date of parents marriage or civil partnership (if applicable): D D M M Y Y Y Y If the child is married, in civil partnership or living with someone as if married or in civil partnership, please provide details of their partner Full name (before marriage/civil partnership) of partner: 1.41 Name at birth: 1.42 Partner s date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 1.43 Partner s village, town or city and country of birth: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 7 of 31

8 1.44 Partner s nationality: 1.45 Partner s present address: Postcode: 1.46 Date and place of marriage/civil partnership (if applicable): 1.47 Date and place of legal separation (if applicable): Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 8 of 31

9 Section 2 - Residence requirements 2.1 If the child is resident in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory (see page 18 of the guide), please give date and place of first arrival: Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y Place: 2.2 Please provide 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, please give details of all addresses since entry. Continue on final page if necessary. Address Address From: To: From: To: Address Address From: To: From: To: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 9 of 31

10 2.3 Please give 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, please continue on final page of this applicaion form. Country visited Reason. For example holiday, business, visiting relatives Date of departure from the United Kingdom/territory Date of return to the United Kingdom/ territory D D M M Y Y D D M M Y Y Total number of days absent More absences shown on final page Yes No Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page) 2.4 In which country will the child live if this application is granted? Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 10 of 31

11 Section 3 - Parents residence in the UK or the British overseas territories, where applicable (See pages 9 of the guide) 3.1 Please say which parent is the one who is a British citizen by descent and on whom this application is based. Mother Father 3.2 Please provide the above parent s addresses in the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories during the reckonable three year period. Address Address From: From: To: To: 3.3 Please give details of all absences from the United Kingdom and the British overseas territories during the reckonable period of residence above. If necessary, please continue on final page of this application form. Country visited Reason eg, holiday, business, visiting relatives Date of departure from United Kingdom/territory Date of return to the United Kingdom/ territory D D M M Y Y D D M M Y Y Total number of days absent Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 11 of 31

12 More absences shown on final page Yes No Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page) Failure to complete this will result in delay of the application. 3.4 Please provide details of the other parent s addresses in the United Kingdom or the British overseas territories during the reckonable three year period (if different from 3.2). Address Address From: To: From: To: 3.5 Please give 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, please continue on final page of this application form. Country visited Reason eg, holiday, business, visiting relatives Date of departure from United Kingdom/territory Date of return to the United Kingdom/ territory D D M M Y Y D D M M Y Y Total number of days absent More absences shown on final page Yes No Total number of days absent (including any shown on final page) Failure to complete this will result in delay of the application. 3.6 Please provide details of the child s grandparent from whom the parent in 3.1 derived British citizenship by descent. Full name: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 12 of 31

13 3.7 Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 3.8 Village, town or city of birth: 3.9 Country of birth: 3.10 Nationality: 3.11 If he or she became a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or British citizen by registration or naturalisation please give certificate number and date of issue Relationship to child: Paternal grandfather Paternal grandmother Maternal grandfather Paternal grandmother Parent who is an EEA national exercising EC Treaty rights If one of the parents is an EEA national and is claiming to have permanent residence since 30 April 2006, please 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 From 3.14 If the parent concerned is an A8 national (see page 7 & 8 of the guide) and is exercising their Treaty rights in the UK as a worker, please give date of registration under the Worker Registration Scheme. D D M M Y Y Y Y To Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 13 of 31

14 3.15 If the parent concerned exercised Treaty rights in employment, self-employment or study, please give details below, starting with the most recent if more than one employer and/or place of study. If necessary, please continue on final page of this application form. Name and address of employer or place of study From Until Type of Job title if business if selfemployed employed 3.16 If you are applying under section 3(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 please tick here to confirm that you have read the information on pages 9-10 of the Guide MN1, 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. Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 14 of 31

15 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 he 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. 4.1 Child 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: 4.3 Address of employer or school or college: Postcode: 4.4 Address of tax office or tax office reference (if applicable): Postcode: Personal History (criminal convictions, war crimes, etc.) This section asks about any criminal convictions, any civil judgements 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. 4.5 Has the applicant been convicted of any criminal offence in the UK or any other country? Yes go to question 4.6 No go to question 4.7 Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 15 of 31

16 4.6 Please give details below for each criminal conviction, starting with the most recent one. If the applicant has received more than two convictions please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form Note: 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: the person has failed to pay and there were criminal proceedings as a result; or the person has received numerous fixed penalty notices. Criminal conviction 1 Country where convicted Nature of offence Sentence given Date sentenced D D M M Y Y Y Y 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 Date sentenced D D M M Y Y Y Y If you were sentenced to a period of imprisonment, what was the length of the prison sentence (in months)? months Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 16 of 31

17 4.7 Does the applicant have any civil judgements against him/her or any civil penalty under the UK Immigration Acts? Yes go to question 4.8 No go to question Give 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 two civil judgements and/or civil penalties under the UK Immigrations Acts, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form. Details of judgment or civil penalty 1 Date of judgment or civil penalty D D M M Y Y Y Y Country where judgment was made Details of judgment or civil penalty 2 Date of judgment or civil penalty D D M M Y Y Y Y Country where judgment made 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, please see the definitions in the guide MN Has the applicant received any cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands in the UK or any other country? Yes go to 4.10 No go to question Give details for each caution (simple or conditional), warning or reprimand starting with the most recent one. If the child has received more than two cautions (simple or conditional), warnings or reprimands, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form. Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 17 of 31

18 Details of caution (simple or conditional), warning, or reprimand 1 Date of caution, warning or reprimand: D D M M Y Y Y Y Country where caution, warning or reprimand received: Details of caution (simple or conditional), warning, or reprimand 2 Date of caution, warning or reprimand: D D M M Y Y Y Y Country where caution, warning or reprimand received: You must answer questions 4.11 to 4.17 below even if your have answered no to question 4.5. For help in answering these questions, please see the definitions in the guide MN Are the child s details recorded by the police in respect of certain sexual offences (i.e 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)? Yes No 4.12 Has 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). Yes No 4.13 In times of peace or war has the child ever been involved in, or suspected of involvement in, war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide? Yes No Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 18 of 31

19 4.14 Has the child ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in any country? Yes No 4.15 Have they ever been a member of, or given support to an organisation which has been concerned in terrorism? Yes No 4.16 Has 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? Yes No 4.17 Has the child ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that they may not be considered a person of good character (see also Good charater section of the guide)? Yes No 4.18 If 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 please refer to the guide MN1 which provides guidance on actions which may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide or terrorist activities. Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 19 of 31

20 Section 5 - Referees and Identity Please write the child s name and date of birth on the back of a photograph of him/her. This should then be glued or pasted into the space aside. This part of the form is to be filled in by the child s referees once the child s photograph has been affixed aside as explained above. The referees should read page 25 of the guide to confirm that they are eligible. Checks will be carried out to ensure that referees meet the requirements below and their signatures are genuine, and we may contact them as part of our enquiries. Affix passport size photo. See page 25 of the guide Name of applicant: 5.1 Each 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 (but see also page 25 of the guide). 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 Guide MN1); 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. 5.2 Say how you know the child and state either your age or your profession: 5.3 Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y 5.4 1st referee full name: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 20 of 31

21 5.5 Sex: Male Female 5.6 Address: Postcode: If you have been at this address for less than 3 years please list previous addresses on final page. 5.7 Daytime telephone number: 5.8 address: For validation purposes, please write your address again in the box below: 5.9 Current 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. Signature of referee: Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y 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 Say how you know the applicant, and state either your age or your profession: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 21 of 31

22 5.11 Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y nd referee full name: 5.13 Sex: Male Female 5.14 Address: Postcode: If you have been at this address for less than 3 years please list previous addresses on final page of this form Daytime telephone number: address: For validation purposes, please write your address again in the box below. address: 5.17 Current 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. Signature of referee: Date: D D M M Y Y Y Y Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 22 of 31

23 Section 6 - Biometric enrolment In accordance with British Nationality (General) (Amendment) (2) Regulations 2014 anyone applying for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must register their biometric information. For more information about registering your biometric information, please 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. 6.1 Have you been issued with a BRP with a previous application for leave? Yes go to question 6.2 No go to question 6.12 Please give details of your BRP. Please note 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. 6.2 BRP number 6.3 Issue date 6.4 Expiry date D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y 6.5 Place of issue 6.6 Nationality 6.7 BRP enclosed? Yes No If not enclosed then please state the location of biometric residence permit: Returned to Home Office go to question 6.8 Lost go to question 6.9 Stolen go to question 6.10 Other go to question 6.11 Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 23 of 31

24 6.8 If the required BRP has been returned to the Home Office, please give details of the reason it was sent to us Date it was sent to us D D M M Y Y Y Y 6.9 If the BRP was lost please give the date this was reported to the Home Office card management service D D M M Y Y Y Y 6.10 If the biometric resident permit was stolen, please 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 Date reported to the Police: D D M M Y Y Y Y 6.11 If the required BRP is not enclosed please give details why you are unable to provide it: 6.12 Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the UK or abroad? Yes go to question 6.13 No go to question Date your fingerprints were taken: D D M M Y Y Y Y 6.14 Give details where your fingerprints were taken, including the town or city and country: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 24 of 31

25 6.15 Give details of the British diplomatic post(s) involved if the application(s) was or were made abroad: 6.16 Do you have a medical or physical condition which may require special arrangements for your biometric features to be recorded? Yes No please provide us with a letter from a doctor registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) giving details of the condition and/or special needs and explaining any arrangements that may be necessary. Applicants under the age of 16 Please complete questions 6.17, 6.18, (Applicants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian.) 6.17 Is the applicant 16 years old or more complete questions 6.1 to 6.16, then go to 6.21 less than 16 years old go to question Give 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 Postcode: Date of birth: D D M M Y Y Y Y Nationality Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 25 of 31

26 Relationship to child 6.19 Is this person the applicant s parent or legal guardian? Yes go to question 6.21 No go to question Please explain why a person other than the applicant s parent or legal guardian will be accompanying the applicant 6.21 Declaration to be completed by all applicants As required by British Nationality (General) (Amendment) (2) Regulations 2014, 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 D D M M Y Y Y Y Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 26 of 31

27 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. 7.1 Father s consent I (name of father) consent to this application for the registration of (name of child) as a British citizen. signed 7.2 Mother s consent I (name of mother) consent to this application for the registration of (name of child) as a British citizen. signed 7.3 If only one parent has signed please say why the other parent has not signed and provide supporting documents (see page 27 of the guide) 7.4 Guardian s consent I (name) of (full address in block letters) Postcode: Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 27 of 31

28 am the guardian of (name of child) and consent to this application for their registration as a British citizen. I am authorised to act as guardian by either the court at: the child s father or mother whose consent is attached or signed Daytime telephone number 7.5 Child s consent where they are making an application on their own behalf I (name in block letters) apply for registration as a British citizen and attach the consent of my father/mother/guardian to this application. Signed Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 28 of 31

29 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 information given by me will be treated in confidence, but may be submitted for checking against records held by other Government departments, the Security Service and other agencies, local authorities and the police, where it is necessary for immigration or nationality purposes, or to enable these bodies to carry out their functions. 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 guide MN1 8.3 I confirm that I have enclosed the appropriate registration fee 8.4 I 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 8.6 Where 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. 8.7 I 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. Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 29 of 31

30 8.9 For 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) (see page 9 of Guide MN1) Please sign 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. Signature Date D D M M Y Y Y Y Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 30 of 31

31 Further information not covered in other sections Form MN1 Application form (version 04/16) Page 31 of 31