Hi, many thanks for your question. As a UAE national you wouldn't be eligible to join the British Army. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is a training academy for those wishing to become officers in the British Army (and you are right - it's a 12 month (44 wk) course). If you are an officer in the UAE military or in the UAE military then perhaps this is something you can look at but unfortunately you can't just go or apply to Sandhurst. I hope this helps answer your question.

05 January, 2023 16:58

Hi, Can an international masters student from one of the commonwealth countries enlist as reservist officer, Intel unit & be sponsored on graduate/student visa? I am at the end of my masters degree in engineering and having spent 5 years in a military college, I have a very good idea of the culture, requirements, rules, training, mindset and challenges of joining the army. Please advise about the possibility of an international student to enlist in the army, specifically in the intelligence unit, and visa requirements for reservist officer posts. Thanks.

12 June, 2023 20:24

You cannot be a Reservist unless you are a British or Irish citizen unfortunately . If you are interested in joining the regular army as a commonwealth citizen you can access the application form via the official army application portal: www.apply.army.mod.uk

22 June, 2023 09:48

Right. Thank you Jen. Will do.

22 June, 2023 11:18