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I have a British passort which was obtained afer the birth of my son who is now 5 years old. So I had an indefinite leave to remain when I gave birth to him in Ghana. He lives in Ghana.
Can I apply for a British passort for him in the UK or in Ghana?
The form that seems relevant to your case is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-register-child-under-18-as-british-citizen-form-mn1
Unfortunately it is not so clear if you will be successful in your application. But it does appear possible to try. You'd be relying on the discretion of the British Home Secretary because your child does not appear to qualify under any of the specific rules.
Some things that might impact the decision:
In response to the question, you have become a British national after the birth of your child, so it cannot be simply passed on. British nationality is not retrospective; therefore only the child may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain but this would be an issue depending on whether the mother is going to return to the UK. To be honest, it is better you get some specialist help.
Normally those children who wish to register must be free from immigration control and at the moment, I believe your child may not have an entitlement to register as a British national.
