Visa and Citizenship
Find out about Visa and Citizenship support and guidance available to you.
Visa and Citizenship Guidance
Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix HM Armed Forces - Guidance - GOV.UK
This route is for members of His Majesty's (HM) Armed Forces discharging from service ('service leavers') who wish to come or stay in the UK.
Visas and immigration - GOV.UK
Apply to visit, work, study, settle or seek asylum in the UK.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor: Overview - GOV.UK
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor.
Biometric residence permits (BRPs): What a BRP is - GOV.UK
Biometric residence permits (BRPs): If your BRP is expiring - GOV.UK
Get access to your online immigration status (eVisa) - GOV.UK
Additional Information
Third Sector Guidance
Cobseo - Helping Commonwealth Army veterans and their families
Don't forget: There is an abundance of additional information, for example MOD policy and guidance. Please ask your Service person to look for the following information internally via Defence Connect and defnet.
AGAI 50 - Supporting non-UK Personnel can be found on defnet.
Guide for non-UK Nationals and Unit Support can be found on defnet.
Presentation on non-UK immigration issues can be found on defnet.
2024DIN01-035-Minimum Income For The Armed Forces.
2022DIN01-054-Applications for British Citizenship by Family Members of Gurkhas.
For more support and guidance: please visit the single Service, HIVES and Families Federation websites linked below.
Single Services
Families Federation Links
Page last updated: 24 February 2025