Change description : 2025-11-11 09:00:00: Guidance updated to reflect Part Suitability replacing Part 9 in the Immigration Rules. References to suitability have been updated throughout the guidance to reflect updated suitability rules and guidance. [Guidance and regulation]
This guidance has been amended to reflect the changes in HC 836 laid in Parliament on 24 June 2025, including an update on the eligibility criteria for international civilian employees.
19 March 2025
Updated the purpose of visit section in the guidance.
8 November 2024
Updated to provide more detail on processes associated with Appendix International Armed Forces and International Civilian Employees. It also reflects minor administrative updates made as part of Statement of changes to
the Immigration Rules: HC 217, 10 September 2024 and contains an updated list of countries whose visiting Armed Forces members are exempt under the Visiting Forces Act 1952.