Acceptable Countersignatures
Some GPs may decide that they do not wish personal details of theirs to appear on the passport applications of others and that therefor they will no longer sign passports for their patients. In this event, there are still a large number of acceptable countersignatures that sign passports and they include:
The following list of acceptable persons suitable to countersign applications forms is not comprehensive and should only be used as a guide.
-ACCOUNTANT
-AIRLINE PILOT
-ARTICLED CLERK OF A LIMITED COMPANY
-ASSURANCE AGENT OF A RECOGNISED COMPANY BANK/BUILDING SOCIETY OFFICIAL
-BARRISTER
-BROKER
-CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR OF LIMITED COMPANY
-CHEMIST
-CHIROPODIST
-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER
-COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
-COUNCILLOR: LOCAL OR COUNTY
-CIVIL SERVANT (PERMANENT - NON IPS STAFF)
-DENTIST
-DESIGNATED PREMISES SUPERVISORS
-DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF A REGISTERED CHARITY
-DIRECTOR/MANAGER/PERSONNEL OFFICER OF A VAT REGISTERED COMPANY*
-DOCTOR (WHO KNOWS APPLICANT PERSONALLY)
-DRIVING INSTRUCTOR (MUST BE APPROVED)
-ENGINEER (WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS)
-FIRE SERVICE OFFICIAL
-FUNERAL DIRECTOR
-INSURANCE AGENT (FULL TIME) OF A RECOGNISED COMPANY
-JOURNALIST
-JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
-LEGAL SECRETARY (FELLOW AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL SECRETARIES AND PAs)
-LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER
-MANAGER/PERSONNEL OFFICER OF A LTD COMPANY(COMPANY ADDRESS)
-MEMBER OF HER MAJESTY'S ARMED FORCES
-MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (MP)
-MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER
-MINISTER OF A RECOGNISED RELIGION
-NURSE (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered General Nurse (RGN) or holder of a BA (Hons/BSc/Diploma in nursing)
-OFFICERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES (ACTIVE OR RETIRED)
-OPTICIAN
-PARALEGAL (Certified Paralegals, Qualified Paralegal and Associate Members of the Institute of Paralegals)
-PERSON WITH HONOURS (e.g. OBE, MBE, etc.)
-PERSONAL LICENCE HOLDERS (People formerly known as a licencee of a public house ONLY)
-PHOTOGRAPHER (PROFESSIONAL)
-POLICE OFFICER
-POST OFFICE OFFICIAL
-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATE (AMBCS), MEMBER (MBCS) AND FELLOW (FBCS)
-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY OF A RECOGNISED ORGANISATION
-SALVATION ARMY OFFICER
-SOCIAL WORKER
-SOLICITOR
-STATE REGISTERED PARAMEDIC
-SURVEYOR
-TEACHER/LECTURER
-TRADE UNION OFFICIAL
-TRAVEL AGENT (QUALIFIED)
-VALUERS AND AUCTIONEERS (FELLOW AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE
INCORPORATED SOCIETY)
The following list of acceptable persons suitable to countersign applications forms is not comprehensive and should only be used as a guide.
-ACCOUNTANT
-AIRLINE PILOT
-ARTICLED CLERK OF A LIMITED COMPANY
-ASSURANCE AGENT OF A RECOGNISED COMPANY BANK/BUILDING SOCIETY OFFICIAL
-BARRISTER
-BROKER
-CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR OF LIMITED COMPANY
-CHEMIST
-CHIROPODIST
-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER
-COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
-COUNCILLOR: LOCAL OR COUNTY
-CIVIL SERVANT (PERMANENT - NON IPS STAFF)
-DENTIST
-DESIGNATED PREMISES SUPERVISORS
-DIRECTOR/MANAGER OF A REGISTERED CHARITY
-DIRECTOR/MANAGER/PERSONNEL OFFICER OF A VAT REGISTERED COMPANY*
-DOCTOR (WHO KNOWS APPLICANT PERSONALLY)
-DRIVING INSTRUCTOR (MUST BE APPROVED)
-ENGINEER (WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS)
-FIRE SERVICE OFFICIAL
-FUNERAL DIRECTOR
-INSURANCE AGENT (FULL TIME) OF A RECOGNISED COMPANY
-JOURNALIST
-JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
-LEGAL SECRETARY (FELLOW AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE OF LEGAL SECRETARIES AND PAs)
-LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER
-MANAGER/PERSONNEL OFFICER OF A LTD COMPANY(COMPANY ADDRESS)
-MEMBER OF HER MAJESTY'S ARMED FORCES
-MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (MP)
-MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER
-MINISTER OF A RECOGNISED RELIGION
-NURSE (Registered Nurse (RN), Registered General Nurse (RGN) or holder of a BA (Hons/BSc/Diploma in nursing)
-OFFICERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES (ACTIVE OR RETIRED)
-OPTICIAN
-PARALEGAL (Certified Paralegals, Qualified Paralegal and Associate Members of the Institute of Paralegals)
-PERSON WITH HONOURS (e.g. OBE, MBE, etc.)
-PERSONAL LICENCE HOLDERS (People formerly known as a licencee of a public house ONLY)
-PHOTOGRAPHER (PROFESSIONAL)
-POLICE OFFICER
-POST OFFICE OFFICIAL
-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS OF BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY, INCLUDING ASSOCIATE (AMBCS), MEMBER (MBCS) AND FELLOW (FBCS)
-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY OF A RECOGNISED ORGANISATION
-SALVATION ARMY OFFICER
-SOCIAL WORKER
-SOLICITOR
-STATE REGISTERED PARAMEDIC
-SURVEYOR
-TEACHER/LECTURER
-TRADE UNION OFFICIAL
-TRAVEL AGENT (QUALIFIED)
-VALUERS AND AUCTIONEERS (FELLOW AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE
INCORPORATED SOCIETY)
-WARRANT OFFICERS AND CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS
* If examining staff are concerned about the authenticity of the Unlimited Company, they should request the VAT details of the Company and telephone HM Customs and Excise VAT section.
More information on passport countersigning.
* If examining staff are concerned about the authenticity of the Unlimited Company, they should request the VAT details of the Company and telephone HM Customs and Excise VAT section.
More information on passport countersigning.