Refree question

[adnanub]

hi my friend just got the british citizenship and waiting for the interview date for the passport. Can he act as refree for me as he knows me quite long time but problem is he dont have yet the british passport and what he should write on the form Passport number thanks

[VR]

Friend,

Look at 5.9 on the Referees and Identity section page 12. It only says Current British Passport (if any).

So your friend is perfect to act as one of the referees. You do not have to compulsorily put in a British Passport number and if they cross check they will get the picture. He becomes a British National once his Naturalisation Certificate is given. There is no need for him to get a British passport unless he wants it(to travel).
cheers
vr

[adnanub]

Thanks but if I look at the on top of the refree page it's clearly states that refree must be a British passport holder??? Please advice .

[Amber]

The non-professional referee must be a Britsh citizen passport holder so given that he may not end up with a passport you should look elsewhere.