Children born abroad after 13 January 2010 to a parent who is in the armed forces

A child born outside the UK after 13 January 2010 can register as a British citizen if:­

  • they were born to a Foreign and Commonwealth member of the UK armed forces; and
  • that parent was serving outside the UK at the time of birth; and
  • both parents consent to the registration.

More information about registration under section 4D can be found in Guide MN1 which can be downloaded from the right hand side of this page.