Appendix HM Armed Forces: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on Appendix HM Armed Forces.
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This guidance tells UKVI caseworkers how to consider applications under Appendix HM Armed Forces.
A partner or dependent child of a member of HM Armed Forces or of a service leaver can also apply on this route.
An application can be made up to 18 weeks prior to an HM Armed Forces member discharging from service.
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Last updated 14 November 2024 + show all updates
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2026-04-07 16:09
Updated to add a table to support decision making on medical discharge cases.
2026-02-25 09:00
Updated the guidance reflect the replacement of physical exempt vignettes with the digital record of exemption and an updated section on medical discharge.
2025-11-11 00:01
Updated guidance in line with Part Suitability going live within the immigration rules.
2024-11-14 12:25
The changes to this guidance reflect the following updates to the Immigration Rules: clarification of the ability for British citizens who are members of HM Armed Forces to sponsor family members to apply to join them; a child who has completed less than the required 60 month qualifying period can settle when their parent does.
2024-04-11 16:38
First published.