Hello, 

I'm applying for a British passport for my newborn in Bangkok next week. The forms and photo need to be countersigned by a British person, it says "who lives in the UK", but I'm hoping to use an 'upstanding' Brit who is based in Bangkok. would this be okay?

Anyway, any help on this much appreciated. 

Jooe

The live in the UK rule is for those that are applying in the UK, as you're applying in Bangkok the requirements are different.

 

Your countersignatory must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport.

If they have a US, Commonwealth, or non-British or non-Irish EU passport, you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it.

 

Your application will be processed faster if they have a British or Irish passport.

 

What the countersignatory must do with your form

After you’ve filled in the form, your countersignatory must check the details are correct and sign it.

By signing it they are confirming that:

they’ve known you for more than 2 years

you’re who you claim to be

as far as they know, all the information you’ve put on the form is true

Your countersignatory must put their passport number on the form.

What your countersignatory must write on your photo

Your countersignatory should write the following on the back of one photo:

‘I certify that this is a true likeness of [title and full name of adult or child who is getting the passport].’

They must add their signature and the date under the statement.

 

They may be contacted by the HMPO

 

This is a link the accepted-occupations-for-countersignatories they can be retired from professions, there are numerous retired Civil Servants in Bangkok, you probaby know a few.