Is a birth certificate accepted when entering the UK?

You must register your child's birth according to the regulations in the country where the child was born. ... This local birth certificate should be accepted in the UK, for example when you apply for a passport or register with a school or doctor. You might need to have it translated and certified if it is not in English.

1. Can you enter UK with birth certificate?
2. Can you travel internationally with a birth certificate?
3. Is a short birth certificate valid for UK passport?
4. What documents do I need to travel to England?
5. Is a birth certificate proof of right to work in the UK?
6. Which countries can enter UK without visa?
7. Can I fly with just my passport?
8. What documents do I need to travel internationally with my child?
9. Where can I fly without a passport?
10. Is a certified copy of a birth certificate the same as an original?
11. What supporting documents do I need for a UK passport?
12. Can you view UK birth certificates online?

Can you enter UK with birth certificate?

Yes, as long as it is valid and has been issued by an EU country.

Can you travel internationally with a birth certificate?

No U.S. citizen can use a birth certificate as identification to travel internationally by air, although the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may accept a birth certificate as a secondary identification document for domestic air travel.

Is a short birth certificate valid for UK passport?

If you only have a short birth certificate that simply states your name, date of birth and place of birth, you will need to order a new certificate.

What documents do I need to travel to England?

You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you're from.

Is a birth certificate proof of right to work in the UK?

Short UK birth certificates (which do not have details of either of the holder's parents) and national insurance numbers on their own are not acceptable documents for the purpose of a right to work check and will not provide a statutory excuse.

Which countries can enter UK without visa?

Nationals of countries/territories who do not need a visa to enter the UK: All EU countries, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Macau, Malaysia, ...

Can I fly with just my passport?

The U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card are both accepted as ID for domestic flights. ... The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights.

What documents do I need to travel internationally with my child?

When flying within the U.S., or traveling internationally by land or sea, a child's birth certificate will suffice most of the time. A notarized letter of consent will be required for children who travel without one or both of their parents or legal guardians.

Where can I fly without a passport?

Five exotic places you can go without a U.S. passport

• Puerto Rico. The island of Puerto Rico (officially an unincorporated territory of the United States) has long been a favorite of travelers from the contiguous 48. ...
• United States Virgin Islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands lie mere minutes away from Puerto Rico by plane. ...
• Northern Mariana Islands. ...
• Guam. ...
• American Samoa.

Is a certified copy of a birth certificate the same as an original?

That certificate is called a “Certified Copy”, as indicated by the black-colored arrow in the sample birth certificate below. That is what most people call an “original” birth certificate, but in reality, you are never issued the original birth certificate—only a certified copy.

What supporting documents do I need for a UK passport?

You'll need all of the following: your full birth certificate showing your parents' details. the passport you used to come into the UK or any foreign passport that you're included on. evidence of one parent's British nationality, for example their UK birth or adoption, naturalisation or registration certificate.

Can you view UK birth certificates online?

You can: search the GRO online Index of historic births (1837 to 1916) and deaths (1837 to 1957) view index reference numbers for free on the FreeBMD website.