UK Ancestry Visa documentation requirements

[brunny]

Hi all,

I had a few questions relating to the extent of documentation required to prove UK ancestry. I came across the following list:

1. Relevant grandparent's full birth certificate
2. Relevant parent's full birth certificate
3. Applicant's full birth certificate

Did anyone here have to provide marriage certificates???

My grandfather (from my mother's side) was born in the UK. Wouldn't his birth certificate, my mother's and mine be enough?

Is there anything in addition that needs to be included to prove British Citizenship, or is the birth certificate sufficient?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Steve

[Wodanis]

As long as your grandparent was born in the UK as opposed to just being a citizen. I will be applying for the same visa, and according to the gov website they do ask for marriage certificates. I will provide one for my parents at least. To me, it seems just an added incentive for the authorities to ensure ancestry.

[ilookright]

Hi Steve,

I have just received my ancestry visa this week and I didn't have to provide marriage certificates. I suspect that they might require a marriage certificate if the lineage is on your mom's or grandmother's side as the surname would have likely changed from the birth record and this would show proof of that. Just a shot in the dark.

[Scotland-or-bust]

Steve,

I also applied through my mother's father and no marriage certificates are required. Your mother's maiden name appears on your birth certificate, so that should be enough.

Jim.