# Referral statuses

Every referral moves through a series of statuses as Tyro processes it. Retrieve the current status by calling [Get Referral](/api-explorer/referrals/1.0#operation/get-referral), or subscribe to referral [notification events](/api-explorer/referrals/1.0/notification-events) to be notified when it changes.

Not every referral passes through every status.

## Referral submission

| Status | What it means |
|  --- | --- |
| `REFERRAL_REQUESTED` | Tyro has accepted your request and is creating the referral. |
| `REFERRAL_RECEIVED` | The referral has been created successfully and is now with Tyro. |
| `REFERRAL_FAILED` | The referral could not be created. See the `error` field for the reason. No further updates will follow. |


## Merchant application

| Status | What it means |
|  --- | --- |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_FORM_NOT_YET_ACCESSED_BY_MERCHANT` | Tyro has sent the merchant their application form, but they have not opened it yet. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_FORM_COMPLETION_IN_PROGRESS_BY_MERCHANT` | The merchant has started filling in their application. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_FORM_COMPLETED_AND_SIGNED_BY_MERCHANT` | The merchant has completed and signed their application and submitted it to Tyro. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_IN_REVIEW` | Tyro is reviewing the application, including identity and risk checks. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_RETURNED_ADDITIONAL_INFORMATION_REQUIRED` | Tyro needs more information from the merchant before the review can continue. |


## Final outcomes

| Status | What it means |
|  --- | --- |
| `MERCHANT_CONDITIONALLY_APPROVED` | The merchant has been approved subject to outstanding conditions. |
| `MERCHANT_FULLY_APPROVED` | The merchant is fully approved and onboarded. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_REJECTED` | Tyro declined the application. |
| `MERCHANT_APPLICATION_CANCELLED_BY_MERCHANT` | The merchant chose not to proceed. |