UK Visas and Immigration Updates Caseworker Guidance on Registering Children as British Citizens to Include Same-Sex Relationships
What changed
On 22 September 2026, UK Visas and Immigration updated its 'Registering children as British citizens: caseworker guidance'. This update specifically incorporates guidance on the registration of a child whose mother is in a same-sex relationship with a British citizen. The change applies to nationality caseworkers considering applications for British citizenship by entitlement and discretion, ensuring consistent application of the British Nationality Act 1981 across all family types.
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UK Visas and Immigration Updates Caseworker Guidance on Registering Children as British Citizens to Include Same-Sex RelRelated changes
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