Overseas applicants

[alvin_sng]

Need help here. I'm from Singapore and wish to join the Royal Marines. So I emailed the Overseas Desk at London AFCO regarding my eligibility. This was the reply I got.

To join the Royal Marines you must reside in the UK for three years before applying. Alternatively, we will waive the residency rule if you know someone serving in the British armed forces who will vouch for you.

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WARRANT OFFICER

So does this means i got to reside in UK for 3 years?

 

[Chris]

If you do not have anyone in the British armed forces that can sign the from needed for the residency waiver then yes you will have to reside in the UK for a minimum of three years.

 

[alvin_sng]

Any chance of me getting someone in the forum currently with the British armed force willing to sign my waiver? I really *text deleted* join the Royal Marines.

 

[GreyWing]

Hi Mate,

Unfortunately they will need to check out how you know the person who is signing to say they have known you for x amount of years.

So as much as someone on here would love to do you a favour, it would not do any good unfortunately.

All the best
GW

 

[alvin_sng]

Thanks for all the info fellas. This is turning out to be a real bummer for me.

 

[blocky]

no offence or anything but we dont know you.. you could be a terrorist trying to get Elite UK forces training.... sorry mate

 

[alvin_sng]

None taken, I get where you coming from.

 

[alvin_sng]

I'm seriously considering moving to the UK and staying for 3 years so as to qualify for the residency requirement.

Can anyone give me an idea of how it would be like moving all alone to the UK, and would I be able to get a job/what can I do to survive financially during these 3 years?

Much Thanks.

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

Hi Alvin,

A good a place as any to get the relevant information & contacts is probably the Singapore Professional Network who appear to have established a network of like-minded individuals from Singapore.

We cannot offer any advice, vouch for or endorse this site as they are a completely independent organisation, but hopefully you may be able to gain the advice you need at no cost.

As always, be VERY cautious, don't give personal details & don't send any money. Treat it as a scam until proven otherwise.

The Singapore Embassy Website may also be a useful source of information.

Good luck.

 

[alvin_sng]

Just curious, anyone knows the amount of non-British in the Royal Marines?

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

A VERY rough guess, but I'd say about 5% to 7% are Commonwealth or Dual Nationality- probably more overseas applicants than any of the other arms of the UK Armed Forces.

 

[champ]

Is 3 years residency also required for applicants from commonwealth countries?

 

[rusty92]

Is 3 years residency also required for applicants from commonwealth countries?

http://www.prmc.co.uk/showthread.php?t=210

All your information is on there mate!.

Good luck.
Sam