Foreign and Commonwealth Citizens

To assist HM Forces personnel in making the transition to civilian life, settlement applications may be lodged up to 10 weeks before discharge date, although settlement cannot be granted until after exemption from control has ceased upon discharge.

Where a decision in principle is made to grant settlement, an indicative letter should be sent to the applicant to assist you in making appropriate arrangements for employment after discharge and for liaising with relevant authorities for housing, healthcare and benefits.

Please email our Senior Housing Advisor at LF-JSHAO-SeniorAdvisor@mod.uk or tel: 01980 618004 if you are experiencing any difficulties.

Alternatively please approach your Unit Welfare/ Admin, visit the Home Office website and the F&C further information page to gain more details. These are located within the External Links section on this page.