British Citizenship Application - Referee Eligibility Query

Hello All, Hope you are well.

I would like to clarify my questions regarding British Citizenship application as I couldn't find the answers from other posts hope this is okay.

First Referee : Doctor (GP), He is my friend I have known him for 3 years, Is it acceptable based on the referee 1 requirement below.


Requirement states in application : This referee should normally be:
a British, Commonwealth or Irish citizen who is either a professional person or over the age of 25. If you or a child are living abroad, a citizen of the country in which you are residing may complete and sign the form, provided they have professional standing in that country and have known you for 3 years


Second Referee : Pharmacist, He is my friend I have known him for 3 years. Is it acceptable as its not found in the list (Link below) but mentioned in application form as as example professional.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... als_v4.pdf


Requirement states in application :
a person of any nationality who has professional standing.
Examples of a professional person or someone with professional standing could be - a minister of religion, civil servant, teacher, nurse, pharmacist, bank official or a member of a professional body, for example, accountant or solicitor (but not representing you with this application). A list of acceptable professional persons can be found on our website.

Both fine.

Pharmacist is in the list, named as 'Chemist'!

Thank you so much for your clarification, much appreciated.

May I ask for a clarification on English proficiency and degree standard question below,
"Ecctis letter that confirms the qualification
meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a
Bachelor's or Masters degree or PhD in the UK
AND confirm the level of English to which the
degree was taught or researched"

I have previously used UK NARIC certificates for my visa applications with the Home Office, as well as for my current citizenship application. Could you please confirm if this is sufficient? Thank you in advance.

NARIC has been renamed to Ecctis - what you have is enough.

Thank you for your prompt response!