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<p>As explained to the hon. Member in the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister
for the Armed Forces (Rt Hon Mark Lancaster) on 13 November 2018, to Question 188918:
<a href="https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-11-06/188918/"
target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-11-06/188918/</a>,
citizens of the British Overseas Territory hold one of six types of British nationality
which are eligible to apply to join the British Armed Forces, in which they serve
as part of the British cohort. There is therefore no requirement to hold discussions
with the Home Secretary about the residency requirement for citizens of British Overseas
Territories wishing to join the UK Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p>However, for security
reasons the Armed Forces continue to have UK residency criteria to ensure the appropriate
security standards which apply to all applicants, regardless of nationality, can be
met. This will vary depending on the service and role being applied for, but applications
are considered on a case by case basis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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