Need help with my passport countersignature

Original post by lovecupcakes

my friend is helping me sign it but she is a little confused as to what to put down for profession, she's a student and works part time so what would her profession be? Thanks in advance!

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Counter-signatories must

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have known the person applying (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least 2 years

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be able to identify the person applying, eg they’re a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)

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be ‘a person of good standing in their community’ or work in (or be retired from) a recognised profession

They can’t be closely-related to or involved with the person applying, eg:

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related by birth or marriage

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be in a relationship with or live at the same address as the person applying

If she doesnt have a recognised profession she may not be able to sign it

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Original post by lovecupcakes

my friend is helping me sign it but she is a little confused as to what to put down for profession, she's a student and works part time so what would her profession be? Thanks in advance!

I wouldn't have thought she was eligible to sign it at all. Here is the list of approved professions:
https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/accepted-occupations-for-countersignatories

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username1072682

Original post by Carnationlilyrose

Original post by minimimi

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Counter-signatories must

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have known the person applying (or the adult who signed the form if the passport is for a child under 16) for at least 2 years

•

be able to identify the person applying, eg they’re a friend, neighbour or colleague (not just someone who knows them professionally)

•

be ‘a person of good standing in their community’ or work in (or be retired from) a recognised profession

They can’t be closely-related to or involved with the person applying, eg:

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related by birth or marriage

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be in a relationship with or live at the same address as the person applying

If she doesnt have a recognised profession she may not be able to sign it

https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/when-to-sign-what-to-do But it says here under "who can sign your form and photo" a friend who have known you for over two years?

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Original post by lovecupcakes

https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/when-to-sign-what-to-do But it says here under "who can sign your form and photo" a friend who have known you for over two years?

Yes, but that to stop people paying for professionals to sign it. You must be on friendly terms as they should be able to recognise you in ordinary settings.

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Original post by lovecupcakes

https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications/when-to-sign-what-to-do But it says here under "who can sign your form and photo" a friend who have known you for over two years?

They have to tick ALL those boxes, not just any one of them.

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Original post by lovecupcakes

But it says here under "who can sign your form and photo" a friend who have known you for over two years?

Those bullet points all follow the word "must" and there are no ors. Whoever signs it must meet all three criteria, not just one of them.

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Original post by Carnationlilyrose

They have to tick ALL those boxes, not just any one of them.

I blame the English teachers.

:tumble:

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Original post by Good bloke

I blame the English teachers.

:tumble:

At your own risk....

I've lost track of all the passport applications I've signed for pupils over the years. I'm apparently 'of good standing in the community'. Who'd have thought it?

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username1072682

But one of my friend got one of her friends that is in college to do it for her :/ and nothing went wrong

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Original post by lovecupcakes

But one of my friend got one of her friends that is in college to do it for her :/ and nothing went wrong

My grandmother had a saying for that:

Don't put your own head in the fire just because someone else has.

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Original post by lovecupcakes

But one of my friend got one of her friends that is in college to do it for her :/ and nothing went wrong

Couldn't you get a teacher, tutor or lecturer to countersign it?

Reply 12

Doones

Original post by Good bloke

I blame the English teachers.

:tumble:

Ha ha ha ha

(She's going to kill you...)

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username1072682

Original post by minimimi

Couldn't you get a teacher, tutor or lecturer to countersign it?

The lecturers don't really know me that well apart from me attending their lectures and my advisor is on holiday

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Original post by jneill

Ha ha ha ha

(She's going to kill you...)

GB and I are good friends.

But yes, if he tries that one again, I may be tempted.

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Tiger Rag

Original post by Carnationlilyrose

At your own risk....

I've lost track of all the passport applications I've signed for pupils over the years. I'm apparently 'of good standing in the community'. Who'd have thought it?

They're desperate! :tongue:

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Original post by Tiger Rag

They're desperate! :tongue:

Right, m'lady, no passport signature for YOU!

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Original post by lovecupcakes

The lecturers don't really know me that well apart from me attending their lectures and my advisor is on holiday

Do you have any family friends (of your mum and dad) that are in a profession? any nurses, solicitors, paramedics, teachers, police, accountant etc?

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