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• Q1 Can both of our referees (for two adults and two children) be described as family friends/friends? Both individuals are professionals.

• Q2: Is it acceptable to digitally fill in the names, dates, and other details on the referee form before printing it, leaving only the signature field for the referee to sign by hand? We would also be attaching a printed photo as required. Any other advice regarding refree form?

• Q3:Can the same referee be reused for the first British passport application after naturalisation, assuming they meet the criteria for both purposes?

lightbulb1 wrote: ↑

Mon May 26, 2025 7:02 pm

Hello,

Thank you for the continued support from this wonderful community.

I would like to clarify a few points regarding the British citizenship application and first passport process:

• Q1 Can both of our referees (for two adults and two children) be described as family friends/friends? Both individuals are professionals.

yes, as long as one is on the official professional list and the other is British and over 25.

• Q2: Is it acceptable to digitally fill in the names, dates, and other details on the referee form before printing it, leaving only the signature field for the referee to sign by hand? YesWe would also be attaching a printed photo as required. no need to attach it physically, jut add it digitally to the formAny other advice regarding refree form?

• Q3:Can the same referee be reused for the first British passport application after naturalisation, assuming they meet the criteria for both purposes?Yes, I did it

Thank you in advance!

• If a family member was born abroad and their place of birth is shown as a country code (e.g. “IT”) and country name (e.g. “Italy”) on the birth certificate, should I enter that value as-is, or is it necessary to provide the actual city of birth, even if it is not mentioned on the birth certificate? A friend mentioned that they were contacted and asked to provide the specific city. Does the same apply for other entries such as spouse’s or parents’ town of birth?

• Regarding the referee form: can the uploaded version be in black and white, or is it preferable that the referee signs and submits it in colour?

• If employed in two jobs do you need to mention the second one in a cover letter as there was no option to add it or is it not relevant?

lightbulb1 wrote: ↑

Wed May 28, 2025 10:05 pm

Dear Valued Members,

I have a few further questions:

• If a family member was born abroad and their place of birth is shown as a country code (e.g. “IT”) and country name (e.g. “Italy”) on the birth certificate, should I enter that value as-is, or is it necessary to provide the actual city of birth, even if it is not mentioned on the birth certificate? A friend mentioned that they were contacted and asked to provide the specific city. Does the same apply for other entries such as spouse’s or parents’ town of birth?

Where it asks for place of birth enter exactly the town or village - note the application doesn't require your birth certificate. Note that the certificate and also your British passport will show place of birth name.

• Regarding the referee form: can the uploaded version be in black and white, or is it preferable that the referee signs and submits it in colour?

Can be B/W or colour as long as it's legible. There is no specific preference for this.

• If employed in two jobs do you need to mention the second one in a cover letter as there was no option to add it or is it not relevant?

There's no guidance for this, so perhaps a covering note is good. Employment as such is not a requirement so perhaps
for peace of mind include a note.

Thank you for your help.

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