A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

I'm planning on applying for my UK citizenship, and I'm a bit puzzled by the AN form - section five for referees. Can someone explain why the professions on the list are selected? https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...annexa__1_.pdf

Is this a solid list? I'm having a hard time trying to come up with someone I've known personally for that long that isn't a relative.

Re: A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

Because they are public figures whose identities are easy to verify, are considered trustworthy and therefore have something to lose if they give a false statement.

Re: A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

what, not even a nurse, doctor, dentist, pharmacist/chemist, banker?

Re: A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

Lol at journalists being considered trustworthy. Thanks for your answer.

not2old - Perhaps I misunderstand the requirements? Don't they have to know me personally? Not just casually, like a doctor/dentist?

Re: A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

No they don't have to know you personally as in friendly, having dinners/lunches together, getting together socially.

(Would think your doctor knows you more intimately than some friends ;) )

They can know you professionally, and are able to sign a document saying you are who you say you are and that the information on the form is correct.

Even someone from your company (HR, manager) is eligible.

Re: A question about the list of Acceptable Professional Persons
 

That's the info I was looking for. Many thanks :)