NFF adds immigration and visa advice to website
A new section has been added to our website offering advice and guidance to Royal Navy and Royal Marines families through the complex rules and regulations on UK visas and citizenship....
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F & C Personnel – Leaving the Service
Visa entitlements for Commonwealth RN/RM personnel and their families on discharge including – Settlement, Citizenship, Medical Discharges and Impacts of Injuries....
Pre-Joining Information for Commonwealth Candidates
Useful information for candidates from Commonwealth Countries considering joining the Royal Navy and Royal Marines....
Immigration Considerations On Separation & Divorce
If your marriage or partnership breaks down irretrievably due to domestic violence or abuse, you may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain....
Domestic Violence Route of Settlement (Set DV)
Domestic abuse: UK visas and citizenship information for currently serving Royal Navy/ Royal Marines personnel and their families....
Bereaved HM Forces Dependants
If you have lost your partner or parent, please contact NFF for support, guidance, and advice. Below are the basic requirements of the Immigration Rules relating to an application for either Indefinite Leave to Enter or Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis that your...
‘Stick or Twist?’ – Independent Report On Retention In The Armed Forces
In 2019, the then Prime Minister commissioned Mark Francois MP and his research team to produce an independent report on improving Retention within the Armed Forces. The report is now available....
‘Living in our Shoes’ – Independent Report on Service Families
You may recall that there was a call for evidence last year (2019) for an independent report to see what more support can be offered to Service families. The report is now available....
Welcome to Wales
The Welsh Government have now produced a refreshed Package of Support document - ‘Giving and Receiving – Supporting and Investing in our Armed Forces Community in Wales’ details what support is available to the Armed Forces community in Wales with devolved services....
Working Away From Home – COVID-19 Resource
If you are living away from your family, here are some tried and tested tips from the experience of Royal Navy and Royal Marines families which may help you to navigate this time of separation....