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BOTA - British Citizenship referee - Unmarried Partner
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:07 pm
by EEApartner
Hi,
Can I have my unmarried partner (literally my boy friend) to act as my referee in the British Citizenship form?
As he is not my 'relative' since we are not married, would it be any issues?
Thanks
Re: BOTA - British Citizenship referee - Unmarried Partner
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:22 pm
by milan69
I don't think that would be allowed as he is very closely related to you.
Re: BOTA - British Citizenship referee - Unmarried Partner
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 9:21 pm
by ouflak1
milan69 wrote:I don't think that would be allowed as he is very closely related to you.
If you are in a Civil Partnership, I suspect not. Otherwise, I don't think 'boyfriend' disqualifies him from being a referee.
Re: BOTA - British Citizenship referee - Unmarried Partner
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:21 am
by secret.simon
The UK issues visas to unmarried partners of UK and EEA citizens precisely because they are considered part of the family.
I would recommend getting a different referee. If you can't, make sure his contact details do not give any indication that he lives with you or is in a relationship with you.
Re: BOTA - British Citizenship referee - Unmarried Partner
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:58 am
by EEApartner
Thanks all, I will find another referee!