Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117253
Armed Forces: Commonwealth
Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to review eligibility and residency requirements for Commonwealth citizens applying to join the UK Armed Forces, particularly in relation to security vetting and immigration condition
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesCommonwealth citizens are, and always will be, an important and valued part of the UK Armed Forces and we have never stopped recruiting them. Citizens of over 40 Commonwealth countries are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, and as at 1 October 2025...
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