Army entry requirements - Can I join the Army? | British Army

Do you meet the basic standards needed to join the British Army?

When you apply to join the Army, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. These include your age, health and nationality. Everyone who joins must meet these requirements, and they will be checked as part of your application.

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If you can say Yes to all of the following statements you have met basic entry requirements for joining the Army. Click through for more details on each area.

1

AGE
I can join between the ages of 16 and 49 years old
2

NATIONALITY
I am a British, Irish or a Commonwealth citizen
3

HEALTH & FITNESS
I am fit and have no injuries
4

MEDICAL CONDITION
I have no medical issues at the moment
5

EDUCATION
I have finished school, or am still studying
6

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
I have no unspent criminal convictions
7

TATTOOS & PIERCINGS
I don't have any tattoos above my collar, or that are offensive

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Army entry requirements - Can I join the Army?

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AGE

NATIONALITY

HEALTH & FITNESS

MEDICAL CONDITION

EDUCATION

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

TATTOOS & PIERCINGS

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