I am romanian but I have been living in the UK for 4 years, do I need to get British citizenship before I can apply?

Greg H.

Royal Military Police NCO

Hello,

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately you need to be a British or Irish citizen or come from a Commonwealth country to be eligible to join the British Army.

apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-joinâ¦ provides more details.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Nikole Z.

I m Romanian but I have been living in U.K for the last 6 years now, do I need to apply for British citizenship before I want to apply for SAS? Or is there any other chance to can apply? Thank you. Nicole.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Rachel L.

Medical Support Officer

All information is in the link above but please call the recruitment number 0345 600 8080 and again the link here https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-join/nationality will give you all the information you need.

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

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