Children referee for MN1

ruudi82 wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 02, 2025 1:14 am

Hi,

I am applying UK citizenship for my child who is year 8 students. One of the referee is the professional capacity related to my child. However, my child spend 18 months in primary school and another 18 months in the secondary school.

Therefore, could I find the class teacher or head teacher in her primary school? However, they only meet her in the first 18 months and haven't met her when she moved to secondary school. Is that still match the "knowing my child for 3 years" rules? Yes

Another question is: If they are not willing to be the referee (no reply), what can I do if I dont have any professional referee know her 3 years? (I can find some tutor who knows her for 2 years). Use a family friend who works in a professional role, this is a well known issue to UKVI.

Thanks for the help.

ruudi82 wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:49 pm

Someone said get a bonafide certificate from school will be better if my child cannot find the teacher as referee. Should I get this from school? or Actually it is not a necessary doc?