REFEREE DECLARATION FORM (DETAILED EXPLANATION) ||BRITISH / UK CITIZENSHIP 2020 || MY EXPERIENCE
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- What are the requirements of a referee?
How to complete a referee declaration form?
Here, I showed the detailed requirements before choosing your two referees for your British / UK citizenship application. I also showed how to complete and scan the referee declaration form.
Disclaimer: I am not an Immigration Lawyer or Adviser. I am only showing here my personal experience and hopefully help somehow.
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Is it necessary to attach a physical picture? Or would it be ok to add the photo digitally and then just print that off for the referee to deal with? I don't really understand why they want a physical picture glued to the application when it's being submitted digitally anyway, right?
Did you find this out?
@@matteo.grossi Unfortunately I don't have an answer to this - my partner has remained with settled status for now as we moved abroad for a year and broke the continuous period in the UK necessary for citizenship. We'll try again in the future, so do let me know if you find out the answer tp this before me
The passport picture you have mentioned do I have to stick my photos or refrees photos?
The applicant’s photo (your photo).
@@TheWooloffs thanks loads
You think it's okay to photograph the referee forms or it's better to I scan them?
Hi how about the Outside of British Citizenships how Can I fill up in the online. May you show how to fill up the online example like no married any others guys from British Citizenship. I am an single and never go to the British, but I already went to several countries for example The New Zealand. Thanks
Hi thank you for your information I have a question you said have to be two referees on your video I saw you with one referee form what about the second referee form how many referees form I have to download I hope you doing well thank you
Hi. I printed two copies of referee form - one for each referee. I did the same process for both referee forms.
For children must reefer be teachers health visitor or etg? Because may be teachers or doctors don't accept giving them information. Thank for video
Thank you so much I love your videos! It helps me allot. Wish you all the best
Thank you. All the best on your application. :)
Hello, as professional reference
My doctor in my country would be valid as reference? Even though I live in uk and am signed with NHS?
Thank you for the video can I ask you where can I find a consent form for a child applying with me to a British citizenship?
Thank you
Hi again I’m married with European wife for ten years basically going to be ten years next month February 26 and I will apply from next month do you think my case will take 9 months and 13 days as you said on previous video or what’s the best way to apply as you said you had two Lockdown that’s the reason your application take that long can you tell how long take without any delay or lockdown if apply from 26 of February do you think by December I have my British Passport ? I hope hear from you soon thank you .
Hello. The government website says it usually takes around 6 months and may take longer. So it is not certain how long it will take.
i will give this photo form to the first referee or to the second referee if anyone can tell me please
Hi… do referees have to sign the third party consent form, part 2?
Hi! on the referee form where is written the name of the applicant, who the person must write? The applicant or the referee?!+
can you tell me who must write the place where says name of the applicant? is it the referee? or the applicant?
Quick question please about photo referee do I have signed two of them or one referee is OK please help me
Hello. Both the two photos should have your full name and date of birth written at the back.
Hi for references I know people long time through living in a same community. what should I answer, "How does the referee know the application" ? friend, family friend ?
Did you find your answer..I have same question
Too much personal details can't they create an online link where referees input their data rather than passing it to the applicant.
What information is requested about referrals? Are passport numbers and addresses required for references?
Sorry for silly question- should the name and date of applicant on the back of photo be written by applicant him/herself or it should be done by the referee? And what is the point of writing smth on the back if it will be then glued and the whole document will be submitted as a scanned copy?
Hello. I think it doesn’t matter who writes the name and dob of the applicant at the back of the photo.
I answered some of the FAQs about this in this video. ua-cam.com/video/oN_NkXd-VM4/v-deo.html
Please check it out in case you have other questions.
@@TheWooloffs thank you
I was think the same thing. How can you glue it to the application?
Hi thanks for your helpful video. Just I have a question, my second Referee is a british citizen and her profession is Teacher (Trainee), is it ok? Plz help me about that. Thanks a lot.
Hi can you Help me please , i want to apply mn1 for my children and one of the referees is a headteacher, but he put his address as the schools address, not home address ….do you think that will be ok ?
Hello..please do they normally call or email the referee's to asked them questions about u ? Please help am about to apply ?
in my case, they did not contact my referees. however, it is required in the form to provide your referees contact information to complete your application. so you have to make sure you have the correct contact details of your referees, in case the home office need to contact them.
Thank you so much 💓
Hi how can submit covering letters can I do it while filling application from or do I have to upload in documents if you can help will be helpful
So we need to fill two of this? One for each referee?
There is an other option were online application form need to be fill how referree will sign online one , regardless the other form
Can GP doctors be my "professional standing" referee?
I have seen your videos which quite nice but few things were confusing like u did not mention how to get refree form and i did not see on the refree details on the you wanted to upload the next thing is you said how to log in to ukvas web site but you did not mention how can we regester with them as at the site i did not find any option to regester
How long did your take to the result?
hi i want to do application for my son because he is underage asking at the start is it for you or someone else what option do i need to choose thanks?
Hi I was just wondering if a Career would count as a professional standing.
Thank you, I don't have a scanner can I take a picture on my phone instead?
Nice video, so if the both referees are British Citizens, will be any issue with my application? Thanks
I don’t think there will be an issue. My referees were both British citizens.
Thanks for watching!
@@TheWooloffs Thanks for you replay, i was a bit worried about.
One question please
I have a referee who is a managing director of a company, he is a family friend what do I write on the relationship to you bit
Hello. I think you may write a friend.
Urgent 😢: I put my boyfriend as first referee how can I rectify this my biometric is tomorrow.
Rearrange your biometric appointment and find a referee that's not related to you.
Can you please advise where or when to upload this form?
As you did not show or mention anything about uploading referees form.
Hello. Please check out my other videos
ua-cam.com/video/Xou8q7uexYM/v-deo.html
hi dear .i m applying for my british citizenship soon and i would like to ask if my line manager can act as my 1st referee ? thanks in advance
Hello. Yes as long as he/she meets the requirements here:
visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
Hello. Thank you very much for your explanation, I am currently trying to fill out all my documents before my biometric appointment. I don't know if you could help me out on this, but I have a question regarding the Life in the UK Test. I marked on my application that I did not do this test, is it mandatory to have it done? I have an English-taught University degree and GCSE in the English language, would this be enough? Thanks :)
Hello. Passing Life in the UK test is required for applications for British citizenship or ILR UNLESS you are under 18. The university degree certificate is to show proof of knowledge of English language, not as an alternative for life in the Uk test. I hope this helps.
@@TheWooloffs Thank you very much for your help!
Life in the UK test is different from the proof of English requirement, you need to take life in the uk test - it is mainly about everything British - their history etc
Hey Charlene. I had a Question about referee.
Could I use my sisters friend who has a professional standing as a referee?
Or Could I use a Friend as a Referee?
Hello. My referee was a friend with a professional standing. I think that should be ok. But read this to be sure
visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
Thanks for your videos, just one remark: I don't think is for the referee to write on the back of the photo and glue it to the paper: the applicant can do and send already glued, while the referees only have to sign off the fact that they recognize the applicant on the glued photo (which they do with their signature at the bottom of the second page), together with more (they have been knowing the applicant for at least 3 years, etcetera). In another video, somebody explained that the info on the back of the photo is for cases when the photo unglues and the officers may need to connect to a specific form.... a remnant of old procedures or something... I believe knowing this makes things easier for everybody, including having to explain to the referee what they have to do.
Yes u are right,
I had the same thing in mind. My referee lives far away from me and had to send her the pdf file to print and sign to save time. I thought I can just glue my photo after she’s signed it.
She forgot to write my name where it says applicant name, can I just write my name in the form myself? I think the most important part is that they signed the back of the form
Thank you so much for the help and perfect explanation.
Hi! I've completed the online application but can't find a link to the referee form. Are you able to share a link? Thanks!
Hello. Normally it should be at the end of the application and will tell you to download the form. Here’s the link to the form. Maybe you can try this.
visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
I have one question. What should write on the back of photo the name of referee or the name of applicant
Name and date of birth of the applicant.
Hi. I would like to ask how many month it took for screech to end?
I mean total how many month it took to get passport from when you fill application?
Hello. Please check out my other videos to see my application timeline.
Here: ua-cam.com/video/njqo3Kl4NoM/v-deo.html
Thanks alot mam
Honestly you saved us last minute with the help of this video. God bless you
Hi, can a friend who is full time employee working for Cancer Research be a referee
Hello. You can check the list of professional standing if their profession fits to any of it. Also remember that the person must know the applicant for at least three years.
www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/accepted-occupations-for-countersignatories
Hi
You videos are amazing and I watch almost all the videos .
If you have enough information can you help me for this below mentioned one point please
My referee is a director of private limited company ! Is it acceptable ?
Hello. Here is the list of recognised professions. They would accept a director of a VAT registered company. Please check if this applies to you.
www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/accepted-occupations-for-countersignatories
Where can I get my referral form - it did not come up during my online application process
Hello. This website has a copy of the referee form. visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
Hi Charlene , so the picture from the referee form is the aplicants one right not of the referees. Many thanks
Yes the applicant’s photo. The referees job is to confirm that it’s the applicant who is in the photo.
Is it possible to download the Referee forms so the Referees can read and feel their bit and write their signatures etc as requested on the form?
Hello. Yes you can download it from here: visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
Your video's are spot on and great help thank you
Many thanks for the explanation. I have a question. In case of kids age of 3 and 5 do we have to make pictures the same way?
Hello. Yes.
hi, thanks for information. just want to ask. at the back of applicant photographed, do we write the full name and dob of applicant or a referee? sorry to ask
Hello. We write the full name and dob of the applicant.
@@TheWooloffs thanks for a quick response. one more thing, if you applied through online and I gaved my referee information online too. do I also need to do the referee form in a paper form?
@@stevebriandg hello. Yes. You need to print the form (2 copies) off then your referees must sign and date it.
My solicitor it's asking me for£1850 for my son first British application passport. Please 🙏🙏🙏 hellp
Thankyou for your video ! It helps alot . 💕 I just want to ask from first day that my visa has been granted since 2019 to my current ILR 2024.
I have been using my Maiden name from my Passport . But I'm married to a British Citizen and I'm applying naturalization at the end of the month .
Is it possibe after I have my naturalization ceremony & once I have my citizenship certificate .
If I applied for British passport can I include my Husband's last name ? Like from maiden name to married name.
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Hi you have done a great video. On the form where it says applicant's name: who is writing the name the referee or the applicants?
Hello. The referee shall write the applicant’s name on the form
Hi Charlene. Thank you for your video. Do you happen to know why they ask for the referee to sign the back of the photo if they do not check the back of the photo? Thanks.
Hi I’m bit Confuse who have to sign backside the Applicant photo ?? Applicant or Referee
The referee
Hi but I saw your video again you sign your self not Referee so can you tell please
@@jasbajwa6377 I was only showing it as an example. I mentioned that it is to be done by the referee.
my appliction is ready i learn and listen your helpful videos
All the best on your application.
Do you need two form for each referee?
Thank you for sharing, it really helped!
Do you apply online first before doing the referee form ?
Yes.
Hi mam! I am divorced so do I Need divorced certificate for applying to citizenship as well.
Thank you
I'm in the process of doing this right now and I was under the impression that I had to physically mail all my documents.
For child , does the referee need to know the child for 3 years or it can be lesser as the child joined the school after moving only have 2 years 9 months
My Biometric done on 2nd May but not received no reply from Home Office. Please do you know ow how long it takes if you have settled status in the uk
Hi , thanks for your video ! Regarding 2 referees , can not be British citizenship? my friends 2 Romanian
i have sumitted my aplication online cannot change
but my second referee passport is expired so i found 3rd referee with valid passport
will that be ok to give that wnen go for apointement
Its Says aplicant photo and in video u show that u used yoy photo and sign as referee, im confused.
You applied for urself or u sign as referee for someone else?
HI again where can I download this referee form please thank you
visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
@@TheWooloffs you are the best of humanity
Can a software professional manager be my referee? I'm confused as that's not clearly mentioned in the list. I work in an IT company. Please can someone suggest on this?
Your video is very helpful. I have one question though. How do i download the application (in order to send it to the referee) ? Do I have to go all the way to the payment tab ( on the online application) ?
Hello. Yes it can be downloaded for printing all the way after the payment etc. But a website also published a copy here. visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf
In case this is not the most updated one, I would suggest to download the one that the online application asks you to download in the end of application. I hope this helps.
Iam applying for my daughter’s also. So as referees i have asked their head teacher . Do they have to give their address And passport details ?
Thanks for the helpful video! The website says 'You must download a copy of the referee declaration form. You must have both copies signed by both of your referees and include them when you provide your documents. This document will only be available to download until 28 May 2022.' Does that mean the two referees sign the same document ? Or one document per referee?
Hello. One form per referee.
I have accidently put my referees photos instead of mine what should I do?
Thank you 🙏🏾
Do you need to form for each referee?
Yes
Can you please tell do we have to send this scan and post online like upload with form ? Or when we go to finger print how does this work pls
Thanks a lot for doing such videos for the people to watch and get guidance. My only question is where do I get to download the reference for. to complete?
Do the 2 referee pictures need to match the biometrics pictures or can they be different, do you know?
Won't it cause a smudge if glued with the writing on the back ?
Good videos, really helpful. But would you be kind enough to confirm what information you need handy about referees, at the time you apply online? Couldn't find this information. Thank you.
Hello. Thanks for your comment. Regarding the referees, you can find what information you need about your referees in this video at time stamp 9:15
ua-cam.com/video/5UG1UemwrPU/v-deo.html
@@TheWooloffs thank you, got it.
So for this application is for the referees only. Nothing for applicants to write on it. I am right?
Thx so much for your helpful video ,
Thanks. Hoping for the best on your application. :)
I'm struggling to found refeere with Professional standing
I like your videos and how you explain the process thank you
I have a question...do you bring the original form or you just do online?
Does somebody know where the referees prints his or her personal details. In the form there is only space reserved for referees name, date and signature.
Hi. You will need the referees details in filling up the British citizenship application form, not in the referee declaration form.
@@TheWooloffs okay so print out the application form for referee to fill out and then you do the application online and fill out the section where it asks for the personal details of your referee. Correct?
No. You need to get their details from them and you’ll have to complete the application form with their details.
@@TheWooloffs ok I heard from teacher who is my referee that I can send her a link so she can fill out her part. Do you know anything about that?
@@papax-ray7541 I think that’s for British passport application, not British citizenship application.
Thank you so much, because you are helping people your life will be a success
Thanks a lot, what great informative video, thanks
Where to upload on uk vcas site, please send link for video or just simply tell us !
Very informative!
Just a question, can I just submit thru e-mail both the RDF(w/application form) and a soft copy of the applicant's passport picture to the referees, and then they send back a scanned copy?
Thank you very much!
Were you able to succesfully apply with a digital copy?
If I have a picture of my self do I have to put down my name and date of birth
hello charlene , thanks for all the information. i have a guestion can i give the rdf to he referee fce to face or i need t send them by post?
Hi, that means i need to glue 1 photo each for my referee declaration form?
Can I download form by online is this AN form ?
You are saving my lifeee!!! Thank you so much!
Glad to be of help. Hope your application goes well.
Can you give me the link for the referee form.
Do we need to send hardcopy to referee to signed or we can send these forms via email and they electronically signed and send it back to me ?