Applying for dual citizenship

[bumkz]

What is the deal if you are born to a British Mother after 1983? Is it still as simple as registering? or just applying for a passport?

[agnelson]

You are a citizen, apply for your passport, no registration needed.

[treme35]

Hey guys,

I'm sure you've answered this question a million and one times, but I'm a little confused as well. Can you guys help???

I am a Canadian citizen looking to work and live in Britain. My mother has been a Legal Landed Immigrant here in Canada since 1963 and still holds a British passport. I understand that the law has changed and that you need to be born before January 1, 1983 to qualify for dual citizenship; my birthday is December 29, 1983. I would like to know if I can qualify for dual citizenship because my mother is still a British subject regardless of my birthday. Or am I hooped and should just apply for a visa??

Thanks for any help!

[agnelson]

As long as your mother was born in UK< you are a citizen of UK by descent. The rules changed in 1983, but actually, they changed in your favour, as before the fathers citizenship was what mattered.

You can and should apply for a UK passport.