can a GP refuse to countersignature for my first passport?

Answer 1

Nobody whom you approach for a signature for this purpose is actually under any obligation to agree to do it. No doubt your GP has reasons, possibly that he or she doesn't actually know you. Some people sign on with a health practice and are fortunate enough not to need to see the doctor. If this doctor is new to the practice, you may never have met and any person signing your passport application has to declare that he or she has known you for two years. Any professional person who has known you for two years can sign the application: just think of some other person -- possibly a teacher, or the parent of a school friend?

Answer 2

Hello,

(ANS) My father was a GP in the NHS for 35years, the answer is YES! they can technically refuse to counter sign a passport application form. However, he or she would have to have very strong reasons for a refusal in my opinion, it's not a very common senario.

**For example if the GP knew you were a person with a heroin habit & suspected you only wanted the passport so that you could go abroad inorder feed your habit that might be a suspected reason.

IR

Answer 3

Yes absolutely. If they would rather spend their valuable time seeing ill people then I think that is their right!

There must be someone else you've known for years. They don't have to be a GP, they can be a teacher, an engineer, a lawyer, pretty much any professional.

Answer 4

Unless you haven't known the GP for very long it is unlikely that he will refuse.

Having said that though, he isn't obliged to do it, so he has the right to refuse, if he so wishes.

What you need to bear in mind though, is that usually GP's will charge for this service........ it used to about £10, but could have increased, like everything else!

Answer 5

regrettably that is as much as him no rely if he needs to countersign your passport. He maximum actually can refuse to realize this. If he refuses back attempt somebody like your dentist or a longstanding kinfolk pal with a touch responsible activity

Answer 6

Yes. In order to be a counter-signatory he also has to give some of his own personal details. He would possibly feel that this is not appropriate for a doctor/patient relationship.

Answer 7

If he wants to yes, his personal rights as a citizen supercede his necessity by law to confirm whether or not a photograph is a good likeness of you

Answer 8

yes, if he does not know you well enough etc etc, he should not have to give a reason why, he is there as a doctor not a passport signatory

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

Yes ofcourse they can refuse.