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Passports: Vetting

Asked by David ChadwickLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80597

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to extend the list of accepted occupations for counter signatories of passports.

Answered by Mike Tapp

The current list of recognised professions is set out in guidance here: Confirming ID: referees (accessible) - GOV.UK. The guidance explains that these are examples of accepted professions rather than a definitive list. Similar professions will be considered.

Customers can call the Passport Adviceline if they have questions about a passport application.

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