REFEREE DECLARATION FORM (DETAILED EXPLANATION) ||BRITISH / UK CITIZENSHIP 2020 || MY EXPERIENCE

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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[@junaid8391]

Honestly you saved us last minute with the help of this video. God bless you

[@theajayis-]

Charlene. Your videos are so very clear transparent and concise! Thank you for sharing this , because it’s making this process a lot less stressful!! God bless you.

[@TheWooloffs]

Thanks for your kind comment. I am glad that the videos help. Please do not forget to subscribe to our channel. This will mean a lot. Thanks again. 😊

[@bhumipatel4607]

Hi Shirley Do we need to upload or provide this declaration form for referee compulsory?

[@mkhan-ng9gf]

​@@TheWooloffs Hello will give this photo form to the first referee or the second referee?

[@ewan476]

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?

[@matteo.grossi]

Did you find this out?

[@ewan476]

@@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

[@katarzynatumidajewicz3766]

Thank you so much I love your videos! It helps me allot. Wish you all the best

[@TheWooloffs]

Thank you. All the best on your application. :)

[@michellestanchev2705]

Thank you! Very informative.. Lessens my anxiety, whether I've done mine right.

[@TheWooloffs]

Thanks. Hope all goes well on your application.

[@Noranora1313-e3p]

Thank you so much, because you are helping people your life will be a success

[@ettoredemaio1830]

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.

[@AA-yb5np]

Yes u are right,

[@Ysb_m]

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

[@arielabarbosa9864]

You are saving my lifeee!!! Thank you so much!

[@TheWooloffs]

Glad to be of help. Hope your application goes well.

[@kikka2846]

Thank you so much for the help and perfect explanation.

[@dmx790]

my appliction is ready i learn and listen your helpful videos

[@TheWooloffs]

All the best on your application.

[@delilapipoly]

So happy for you !

[@alexscott8750]

Thank you for an explicit video..

[@andrewhunt3800]

Your video's are spot on and great help thank you

[@hzmusallatt]

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

[@yasirmehmood375]

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

[@arttherapy3568]

There is an other option were online application form need to be fill how referree will sign online one , regardless the other form

[@franciscoquimuanga9317]

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

[@TheWooloffs]

Hi. I printed two copies of referee form - one for each referee. I did the same process for both referee forms.

[@EsterdeAssuncaoSoaresBelo]

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

[@jaroslavkarchnak3296]

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 ?

[@mugur4327]

Hi… do referees have to sign the third party consent form, part 2?

[@alyssonf4557]

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.

[@katyakey9089]

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

[@billalbrahimi2746]

I like your videos and how you explain the process thank you

[@Ninja-wn8pr]

Thank you, I don't have a scanner can I take a picture on my phone instead?

[@tugbaask1407]

What information is requested about referrals? Are passport numbers and addresses required for references?

[@amink9926]

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?

[@alizak2986]

Quick question please about photo referee do I have signed two of them or one referee is OK please help me

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Both the two photos should have your full name and date of birth written at the back.

[@Badwolf_82]

Thank you for sharing, it really helped!

[@python3240]

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?

[@TheWooloffs]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX_Cf56OmZKJg5Y Please check it out in case you have other questions.

[@python3240]

@@TheWooloffs thank you

[@stinga_]

I was think the same thing. How can you glue it to the application?

[@milonaliaskor7634]

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.

[@junaidmemon5110]

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

[@liang7112]

Many thanks for your video ❤can I ask when should referee sign the form?before online payment or after online payment?

[@jeorgegarrido1738]

Hi! on the referee form where is written the name of the applicant, who the person must write? The applicant or the referee?!+

[@uththarananayakkara5001]

Hi, thanks for all your info. Out of curiosity, can i referee sign the form digitally as it’ll be much quicker?

[@hazzyeyes773]

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!

[@matteo.grossi]

Were you able to succesfully apply with a digital copy?

[@sfigos]

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?

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Yes.

[@h_q11]

Hi I was just wondering if a Career would count as a professional standing.

[@shihabtex]

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 ?

[@HarpreetKaur-px8vu]

Did you find your answer..I have same question

[@mariadanicaguillermo47]

Thank you for this video. Will it matter if my Ref 1 is a British and Professional and Ref 2 Non-British and Professional? Or does it need to be the other way around?

[@jeorgegarrido1738]

can you tell me who must write the place where says name of the applicant? is it the referee? or the applicant?

[@nauezerodeux]

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) ?

[@TheWooloffs]

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.

[@MAUKLON]

Won't it cause a smudge if glued with the writing on the back ?

[@rafespoir8509]

Thanks for the video. I have TWO questions: When you fill in the form online, do you have to have the referees details ready ( including there date of birth and their passport numbers) to enter them during your online application. Then you print the referee page for the referee to sign it only ? Meaning you have to ask your referees to send you their details before starting your online application ? Also, do you have to finish completing the application in one go, or can you save and comeback to it another time-if you have to? Thanks for your help

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Yes you have to have your referee details ready before you apply online. But good thing is you can save your application when you started it and not ready to submit yet or have to find some information first. Then yes print off two referee forms at the end of application for your referees to sign.

[@arthurfranc1373]

@@TheWooloffs was just wondering if referees can sign the form online and attach the picture online as well if the application will be sent online? it doesn't make sense just to print it and send them if they live far away from you

[@IamCarlaC92]

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?

[@cyb3rn1k0tube]

So we need to fill two of this? One for each referee?

[@IrinaMadalinaLupu]

Hi, quick question: can I download the referee forms prior to starting my citizenship application online or will they be generated on the back of my submission?

[@outback_trash]

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.

[@georgiosbanakos1020]

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?

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. The referee shall write the applicant’s name on the form

[@shalinig6646]

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

[@andreeaandreea1505]

Hi Charlene , so the picture from the referee form is the aplicants one right not of the referees. Many thanks

[@TheWooloffs]

Yes the applicant’s photo. The referees job is to confirm that it’s the applicant who is in the photo.

[@melstan996]

Hi Charlene, I've scan trough your comments and watching your video. Someone said that the form is valid until may 2022. It's now July 2022, do I still need to download the form and print it and send it to my referee? Thank you

[@amataratsu006]

Too much personal details can't they create an online link where referees input their data rather than passing it to the applicant.

[@mariaalicka-pl7oi]

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?

[@ah7122]

Hi Charlene my wife applied online and had the appointment was told all was ok just need to wait but the referee declarations with photo attached do they need to be send to home office ? If not whats the point of attaching photos. thanks

[@sajp199]

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

[@roanllelomoraescoto]

Thanks a lot, what great informative video, thanks

[@franciscoquimuanga9317]

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 .

[@TheWooloffs]

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.

[@krzysztofraszpla7552]

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 :)

[@TheWooloffs]

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.

[@krzysztofraszpla7552]

@@TheWooloffs Thank you very much for your help!

[@Ysb_m]

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

[@bambian2110]

Can you please advise where or when to upload this form? As you did not show or mention anything about uploading referees form.

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Please check out my other videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDYaaRtqsqrj68

[@sosuk6213]

I have one question. What should write on the back of photo the name of referee or the name of applicant

[@TheWooloffs]

Name and date of birth of the applicant.

[@rebelutu]

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?

[@caretaker826karim3]

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

[@marilove4095]

Hello..please do they normally call or email the referee's to asked them questions about u ? Please help am about to apply ?

[@TheWooloffs]

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.

[@marilove4095]

Thank you so much 💓

[@Guilherminamascarenhas]

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

[@sammysal8252]

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

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. I think you may write a friend.

[@raviankitaava]

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 ?

[@rejoycezinyama7963]

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?

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Yes you can download it from here: visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf

[@sr3277]

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?

[@TheWooloffs]

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

[@digitaltools3011]

Thank you for explaining

[@RaresiulianStefan]

Nice video, so if the both referees are British Citizens, will be any issue with my application? Thanks

[@TheWooloffs]

I don’t think there will be an issue. My referees were both British citizens. Thanks for watching!

[@RaresiulianStefan]

@@TheWooloffs Thanks for you replay, i was a bit worried about.

[@Shamotovlogs]

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.

[@nunyabisniz]

Hi, that means i need to glue 1 photo each for my referee declaration form?

[@F__A]

Can GP doctors be my "professional standing" referee?

[@HaftRat]

I have accidently put my referees photos instead of mine what should I do?

[@sammyjo12100]

Where can I get my referral form - it did not come up during my online application process

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. This website has a copy of the referee form. visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf

[@nasimsadi5370]

Thx so much for your helpful video ,

[@TheWooloffs]

Thanks. Hoping for the best on your application. :)

[@costelolaru4738]

Hi , thanks for your video ! Regarding 2 referees , can not be British citizenship? my friends 2 Romanian

[@nevergiveup5918]

Hi, Do you think it will be ok if I take my colleague for the second referee we work as a sales assistant we have known each other for 8 months? please Thank you

[@kurt6148]

You think it's okay to photograph the referee forms or it's better to I scan them?

[@1912cb]

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!

[@TheWooloffs]

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

[@rodjams1972]

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.

[@TheWooloffs]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4aqYoibotylhrc

[@rodjams1972]

@@TheWooloffs thank you, got it.

[@IsabellOlivia]

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

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. We write the full name and dob of the applicant.

[@stevebriandg]

@@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?

[@TheWooloffs]

@@stevebriandg hello. Yes. You need to print the form (2 copies) off then your referees must sign and date it.

[@ahmedsumon]

Very Helpful! I have just one question if you can answer, Who will write name of the applicant? applicant or referee ?

[@Safae-87]

I am here to ask the same question. My referees didn’t write my name on the first page and I am not sure if I can do it by myself. I know it is more than 9 months😅 I hope you are still alive and you could give me an answer 😁 please🙏

[@MyriamCavalli]

Do the 2 referee pictures need to match the biometrics pictures or can they be different, do you know?

[@noreentariq2938]

Hi mam! I am divorced so do I Need divorced certificate for applying to citizenship as well. Thank you

[@sajp199]

You are very very helpful thank you so so much

[@NA-bf6ul]

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 ?

[@mcb2862]

Hi I like so much your channel,and I have questions when you submit your application did you send any physical documents to home office or just you scanned bc I’m applying now and just want to knows thank you

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Thanks. No I did not send any physical documents to the home office. I only uploaded the scanned copies to UKVCAS website. All the best.

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Please do not forget to subscribe to our channel. It will mean a lot. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mamo7974]

Thanks for your info , is it possible to used two different referees and get them to sign the form and upload before my appointment, I used wrong details and I already submitted the application

[@sadaftanveer1661]

The passport picture you have mentioned do I have to stick my photos or refrees photos?

[@TheWooloffs]

The applicant’s photo (your photo).

[@sadaftanveer1661]

@@TheWooloffs thanks loads

[@elenamoraru5929]

Very helpful,thank you so much

[@t.6966]

I have a question...do you bring the original form or you just do online?

[@dariusvlogs3634]

Where to upload on uk vcas site, please send link for video or just simply tell us !

[@glo9311]

Hi, Thankyou for the precious information! In my company there’s many managers , which one would it be the best ?Also, is it likely for the referee to receive a call or not really ?

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. I think any of them is acceptable as a referee if their profession is on the list. And remember that they must have known you for at least 3 years. The Home Office didn’t contact my referees, but this doesn’t mean HO won’t contact your referees. So make sure you give them their accurate contact details. Hope this helps.

[@shancrisy5941]

Hi I work in the NHS can a nurse be my refree

[@issammlaiki2504]

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

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. Yes as long as he/she meets the requirements here: visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/documents/1st_Referee_Declaration_MN1.pdf

[@mkhan-ng9gf]

i will give this photo form to the first referee or to the second referee if anyone can tell me please

[@rejoycezinyama7963]

Thank you very much. Very helpful. 🤔👏👏👏

[@sagartripti]

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?

[@adilaahmedgumaa2428]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video, I would like to ask do my referee need to sign one my photo because of the lockdown they both on isolation and they sign the form online?

[@TheWooloffs]

Hello. For the photo, you can write your name and date of birth at the back. For the referee form, you can print and post it to them so they can sign. I don’t think electronic signature is allowed on the referee forms.

[@adilaahmedgumaa2428]

@@TheWooloffs thank you so much ,one last question in the application they need my spouse British citizenship Refrence number is this started with a letter or the certificate number it self ,I am confused I know it is silly question??🙏🙏🙏

[@TheWooloffs]

@Adila Ahmed Gumaa does she have a British passport? It could be that or the naturalisation certificate number. My husband is British from birth so I only provided his passport number as proof that he is a British citizen.

[@adilaahmedgumaa2428]

@@TheWooloffs thank you for your reply, he get the British passport through neutralization .

[@chibestvickyz1825]

@@TheWooloffs please also need help.. My dad is a British citizen but I'm married with kids how do I go about it please?

[@m1lfslayer225]

Do you need two form for each referee?

[@ZEESHANALI-iz8qb]

How come home office uk a can see sign back of the pic when we glue it and Also we have to upload it or post it but confuse Referee and identify

[@toptonezone9097]

The name at the back of the picture is just incase the picture unglue from the paper then it can be identify as it yours. So if it uploaded then it ok .... Don't need to worry