UK Visa Entry Clearance Applications By Members Of Armed Forces & Their Family Members

Members of the UK Armed Forces and their families may be eligible for special visa arrangements when entering the UK. Here’s a breakdown of the most common visa categories:

• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) On Discharge From HM Forces: For individuals leaving active service in the UK Armed Forces.
• Entry Clearance As A Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces: For spouses, civil partners, or unmarried partners in a long-term relationship with a member of the UK Armed Forces.
• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter As A Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces: Similar to the previous category, but leading to indefinite leave to remain.
• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Bereaved Partner Of A Member Of HM Forces: For surviving spouses or civil partners of deceased UK Armed Forces members.
• Entry Clearance For Limited Leave To Enter As Child Of Member Of HM Forces: For children of UK Armed Forces members stationed abroad, requiring a visa for a temporary stay.
• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter As A Child Of Member Of HM Forces: For children of UK Armed Forces members, leading to indefinite leave to remain.
• Entry Clearance For Indefinite Leave To Enter (ILE) As A Bereaved Child Of Member Of HM Forces: For orphaned children of deceased UK Armed Forces members.
• Entry Clearance For Leave To Enter As A Member Of Armed Forces Who Are Not Exempt From Immigration Control: For certain members of non-UK Armed Forces stationed in the UK.
• Entry Clearance As A Relevant Civilian Employee: For civilian employees accompanying UK Armed Forces abroad.
• Entry Clearance As A Dependant Of Member Of Non-HM Forces And Relevant Civilian Employee: For dependants of personnel in non-UK Armed Forces or accompanying civilian employees.