Post B1sFvGL0QfimmfmVYu by Ilka4You@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #B1sFvFFeT5qPPmGiZs by kibcol1049@mstdn.social
       2026-01-02T09:56:05Z
       
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       Many people are surprised to learn that the UK does not have birthright citizenship. Whether a child is born a British citizen depends on their parents’ status. If either parent is a British citizen or has permanent residency at the time of birth, the child automatically becomes a British citizen. For those who fall outside this definition, things are far more complicated. Amazingly, many only find out when they apply for a British Passport.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1sFvGL0QfimmfmVYu by Ilka4You@mastodon.social
       2026-01-02T10:39:03Z
       
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       @kibcol1049 many countries grant citizenship based on ancestry, especially in Europe. Citizenship based on birthright is mainly established in America. I didn't know ppl would not know their status & that of their kids. I would expect this is something you sort out as 1 of the first things if planning a family.