An applicant must provide 2 referees to establish their identity. The referee must be a holder of a British citizen passport and a professional person over the age of 25. The referee must not:
- Be related to the applicant or the other referee
- Be the applicant’s representative
- Be employed by the Home Office
- Have been convicted of an imprisonable offence in the last 10 years for which the sentence is not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Can my manager be my referee for British citizenship?
An applicant must provide 2 referees to establish their identity. The referee must be a holder of a British citizen passport and a professional person over the age of 25. The referee must not:
- Be related to the applicant or the other referee
- Be the applicant’s representative
- Be employed by the Home Office
- Have been convicted of an imprisonable offence in the last 10 years for which the sentence is not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Can my boyfriend be my citizenship referee?
No, the referee must not be related to the applicant or the other referee.