The Reference must have known the applicant for at least 1 year and may be from any of the following categories:
- Justice of the Peace
- Officer of a Government Ministry or Agency (SEG 1 & above)
- Consular Officer
- Attorney-at-law
- Member of Parliament
- Parish Councillor
- Bank Manager
- Credit Union Manager
- Clerk of Courts
- Marriage Officer
- Army Officer (Major & above)
- Dental Surgeon
- Medical Practitioner
- Police Officer (Gazetted Ranks)
- Passport Officer
- Veterinarian
- Principal (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Educational Institutions