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If a child was adopted in the UK after 01/01/1983 and a parent was a British Citizen at the time of the adoption, then that child is a British Citizen. It is a further requirement that the person must have been under the age of 18 at the time of the adoption, though there are some exceptions.

For as long as an adopted child is still a minor (under the age of 18), then this adopted child could be registered as a British citizen if one of the adoptive parents is a British citizen. It is a complex application, and is granted by discretion.

If a parent of one of the adoptive parents was born in the UK, the adopted child could still qualify for the UK Ancestry if they are a) 17 or over and b) hold a Commonwealth passport.

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WhatPassport.com is a specialist UK Nationality and British Citizenship site offering an online search and assessment. Claims to hold a British Passport can be complex and the site offers a quick, simple search to give you the answers. While many people qualify for the UK Ancestry Visa based on holding a Commonwealth passport with a UK born grandmother or grandfather, we have found that if you have a grandparent born in the UK, or if your mother is British or your father is British, then there are several scenarios where you can claim British Nationality and the right to hold a British Passport. This stems from Britain’s collection of British Colonies, British Protectorates and British Protected States in the middle of last century and the Nationality rules concerning what are now the countries of the Commonwealth.

WhatPassport.com is a subsidiary of Sable International.

Sable International offers a range of services relating to UK and Australian immigration. For over 20 years, we have been helping people with their UK and Australian visa applications. We assist with applications for Ancestry visas, spouse visas, work visas, Tier 1 visas, UK working holiday visas, UK dependant visas, Tier 4 visas, UK Visitor visas, sponsorship visas or UK permanent residency or indefinite leave to remain. We also specialise in UK visa extensions. If you’ve overstayed your visa, our Overstayer Status Trace service can assist to regularise your visa status.