An application for British nationality can be made if you were born before 1 January 1983 to a mother who was born in the UK. In such situations, the relevant mother is considered as being British other than by descent and passes British citizenship to her children. You can apply for your British passport.
Can I get a UK passport if my mother is British?
Your mother or father must have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies when you were born. They must also have been one of the following: born or adopted in the UK. given citizenship after applying for it in their own right (not based on having a British parent)
When does a parent become permanent resident of the UK?
Your parent will usually have got permanent residence status automatically if both the following apply: they lived in the UK for 5 years and were working, studying, self-sufficient or looking for work here Your parent does not need to have applied for a permanent residence document to have permanent residence status.
Do you need to apply for permanent residence if your parent is EU citizen?
Your parent does not need to have applied for a permanent residence document to have permanent residence status. Find out more about permanent residence status. From 1 January 2021, if an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen has settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, they cannot also have permanent residence status.
When do I need to apply for a UK residence document?
You do not currently need a residence document to prove you can live in the UK. But you’ll usually need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021 to continue living here. You may be able to apply for other residence documents now, however they will not be valid after 31 December 2020.
How long do you have to live in the UK before you can apply for citizenship?
Settled status is also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme’. To apply for citizenship with settled status you must usually have lived in the UK for 12 months after getting it. From 1 January, if you have settled status and permanent residence status, you must apply on the basis of your settled status.
