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can a software engineer countersign a passport?

Why not? provided he/she has a professional degree.
Besides, he/she much have known to you for atleast 2 years.

If they are a professional grade (or higher) member of the British Computer Society (MBCS or CITP or FBCS), then yes. Otherwise, no.

He has Master degree in computer science but not registered with British computer society.

kash790 wrote:He has Master degree in computer science but not registered with British computer society.

The guidelines are rather specific on this profession.

The list of acceptable countersignatories can be found here
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passp ... ignatories

IMHO the "software engineer" does fall in the category of "engineer - with professional qualifications".

cfdman wrote:The list of acceptable countersignatories can be found here
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passp ... ignatories

IMHO the "software engineer" does fall in the category of "engineer - with professional qualifications".

*shrug* Maybe the OP should just go for it. The worst that will happen is that they will ask for another referee. I've never heard of an application being refused on these grounds, just a bit delayed. The Home Office are somewhat lax on this requirement as long as the referees are really who they say they are and are actually professionals.

You can find the answer in the faqs
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 95747.html

In summary, if they are not a member of BCS (which most software engrs are not), (s)he can't